There’s no indication it was used by the military or the Guardia Civil, or the post-war German police.
The finish is an even matte blue, and it has only commercial proof marks.
Star model b serial#
According to the serial number, my sample Model B from Century Arms was made in 1945, at the end of World War II. The final blow was denial of export permits by the local government. The Star firm was founded by Bonifacio Echeverria in the early years of the last century, and lasted until December, 2000. Plunger tube on the frame, among other differences.Įven during the unpleasantness of a civil war in the late 1930’s, there were three Spanish handgun makers that never let the quality slip. Major parts, however, the trigger pivots and there is no slide stop Taken down, the Star Model B shows classic GM 1911 construction in its Grip safety and other minor mechanical differences - mostly better! He never liked it and it was added only at the insistence of the Army.Ĭompared to a 1911, you can see while similar, the Model B has no Externally, the only difference is a good one - there’s no grip-safety. There are some internal differences, but in its appearance and operation, it’s a GM 1911. Thanks to Century Arms, there’s an economical alternative in the Star Model B. Yes, the old fellow has been made in 9mm chambering, but the “big name” versions are quite pricey. Factor in age, physical problems and hand size, and sometimes the felt-recoil of the. We all know how that turned out, don’t we? It’s a tribute to the design genius of John Moses Browning.
It’s Perfect.Īfter 104 years, one might think the old US Government Model 1911 would be relegated to the antique realm. For Those Who Prefer - “Cocked-And Locked” Carry.
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