Please tell me what this pistol is..........
I think its a star, but what model, history, and cal say 7.63?
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That didnt do much good, i cant seem to get the pictures the right sz for ya all to help me. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by krazyboutguns
I think its a star, but what model, history, and cal say 7.63?
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Ok, new pics, and i think these are better.0 -
It is indeed a Star Model A variant. Looks like an early one before they started applying the word Star, just the trademark.
Shown exactly in Zhuk, no 2113. Probably from sometime in the 1920s, likely early 1920s.
Just a guess, but I figure this particular version with long barrel and tangent sight was meant as a less expensive competitor for the Mauser Broomhandle and the the various Spanish copies like Royal, Astra, and Azul.
Caliber 7.63 refers to 7.63 Mauser as used in those guns.0 -
Early Star Model A's, cut for stock and tangent sight aren't common. It looks like it's factory original, finish wise also. Handgun collector would be very happy to have it. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
Early Star Model A's, cut for stock and tangent sight aren't common. It looks like it's factory original, finish wise also. Handgun collector would be very happy to have it.
It appears to be the exact same gun on the front cover of ..Star Firearms.. gun book, i had someone tell me its a model mms, but surely not? What would you guess it to be worth, any idea?0 -
quote:Originally posted by krazyboutguns
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
Early Star Model A's, cut for stock and tangent sight aren't common. It looks like it's factory original, finish wise also. Handgun collector would be very happy to have it.
It appears to be the exact same gun on the front cover of ..Star Firearms.. gun book, i had someone tell me its a model mms, but surely not? What would you guess it to be worth, any idea?
It's a Model A, as was noted previously. I haven't seen one sold in a long time. If the bore is also in good shape without any rust or pitting, would be quite a desirable pistol to a collector. Nowadays with so many folks out of work and homes going into foreclosure, not the best of time to be selling anything, though. My WAG would be in the $500 = $700 range, specially with it pictured on the front cover of Antaris book, that would be sure to increase interest.0 -
The slide is marked that the pistol is chambered for the 7.63 Luger cartridge.
The proofmarkings are from the 1923 to 1927 era when the Spanish didn't date code.
It appears to be an early Model A sold for export. It could be either a first (1923 - 1924) or second model (1924 - 1931) depending upon the extractor shape. The earliest extractors are described as being T-shaped while the later extractors are described as being more rounded.
This website is a wealth of Star information:
http://star-firearms.com/index.html0 -
quote:Originally posted by CDMead
The slide is marked that the pistol is chambered for the 7.63 Luger cartridge.
I don't think so.
The site you link says:
"These pistols were made in 7.63 mm Mauser for the export market,"
The correct designation for the Luger round is 7.65 Luger and there is no mention of Star pistols being chambered for it.0 -
Right, it's 30 cal Mauser caliber not 30 Luger which is 7.65mm. 0
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