We try to avoid the latter, but we are always on the lookout for a diamond in the rough, and thought we’d look at a few surplus 9mm Luger and 9mm Kurz (380 Auto) pistols. In other countries, it could mean one step away from scrap metal. In early movie productions M1911 pistols were often substituted for Star Model B pistols as they resembled them so closely, but worked better with the 9mmP blank firing ammunition of the time.Ī famous nickel plated Star Model B can be seen in the movie ‘Pulp Fiction’ used by the character Jules, and which he refers to as “Mr nine-millimeter”.The idea of what constitutes a “surplus firearm” has different meanings depending where you are in the world. SADPA MPDS – Defensive Pistol (DP) division.This firearm is suitable for use in the following sports: This firearm is suitable for home self defense and every day concealed carry.
The action is still extremely tight and this pistol seems to have barely ever been fired.Įxtra magazines for this firearm available from Special Armory The original grips are excellent except for one, tiny crack in one panel. There is also some extremely light (really almost unnoticeable) wear on front of the grip and back strap. There is only some extremely light wear around the front edge of slide and trigger guard, but this is virtually insignificant. The overall, original finish is almost perfect.
YOUTUBE VIDEO: MILITARY ARMS CHANNEL – SURPLUS STAR BM 9mm PISTOL YOUTUBE VIDEO: SCOOTCH00 – STAR MODEL BM 9mm BUDGET SURPLUS PISTOL These pistols are generally considered high quality and give good performance. They were also used by members of the South African Defense Force during the 1970s and 1980s. The first Model B pistols were produced in the 1920s and were highly exported and used in WWII, particularly in Germany. The family of Star model B, BM and Super B pistols are all Spanish manufactured, semi-automatic pistols based on the design of the famous Colt M1911, but are chambered in 9mmP.Īlthough all the Star Model B pistols greatly resemble the M1911 in appearance, there are some differences regarding their design, actions and controls, with obvious ones being the exclusion of the grip safety and the use of an external extractor.
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