After the war was over Echeverria went back to the 1914 model and improved it. Now calling it the model 1919. 7.65 mm Caliber.
In 1920 they came out with the Military model 1920 which was purchased by the Spanish government. This gun resembled the Colt 1911 in most respects but its inter workings are different, only using the Browning tipping barrel design. 9 mm Largo Caliber.
A year later Star came out with the Star 1921 which initally had the grip safety but this was not liked by the Spanish Military and it was removed before the year was over. The front sight is wrong on this gun.
This model was called the 1922. The rear sight is adjustable with a screw on the right side and it has a thumb safety just as the Colt 1911. 9 mm Largo caliber. Commercial A model designation with the plastic grips but this gun is actually a Guardia Civil Crown over GC marked slide with matching GC marked mag. Do not know why it has plastic grips but suspect it was in a rebuild when traded for Model A of 1931. These guns were exported to USA.
On the next variation A model they added the arched backstrap and the cutouts behind the trigger, with non adjustable sight except to drift it over. Like the previous models it does not have a safety when the mag is pulled and if there is a bullet in the chamber it can be fired. The hammer was changed removing the hole and arching it back a little more to make it easier to cock. 9 mm Largo Caliber. In the years after the war the A model was made in limited numbers in 9mm Parabellum. The A was made for the Spanish Military and for commercial buyers all over the world. This particular gun is marked with an Air Force mark, made in 1946 and is when they started using the ergo bump on the front strap. Early variations were straight.
Model AS is much the
same gun with the magazine safety feature added.
The Modelo Super which is an A model with EZ takedown lever on the right side of the frame, and has a longer barrel. Drop the magazine, rotate the lever to the front and the slide, barrel assembly will slide off. This model does not have the barrel link. This model also has the mag safety and this gun has the Army proof mark which is an I inside a flaming bomb.
The model B is just an upgraded version of the A and was made in 9 mm Parabellum instead of Largo. These guns were sold to Germany and Bulgaria during WWII and the Bulgarians are often faked as being WaA251 marked. You should watch for the P08 caliber marking on the barrel and make sure they have the correct serial number range. The last shipment of guns to the Germans was not picked up at the Spanish border as they should have been because the Allies were in France and the Germans could not get to them. They were then carried back to the Star factory where they sat until the Post War German Police needed them and most are marked LPN on the front grip strap. This gun is an LPN but a later made one. All parts are marked with a Police serial number.
Shown with the takedown lever slide lock pulled out just like on a 1911 Colt. Lower photo shows connector link which is on all of the letter series guns but the super models. Spring is sitting there because it wants to and could fly any minute.
The next gun again is a model B with some history. It is one of the guns sent to Bulgaria, but is marked with the German Waffenampt WaA251. It is faked so don't be fooled. Check the serial numbers to make sure the Waffenampt is good. There were a lot of them being sold by some dealer. Won't mention any names because I am not sure they were aware of it at the time they were selling them. Bulgarian numbers range from 225007-225775; 226101-230331; 230332-230375; 230826-231756; 231758-235782; 235901-240900.
The model BS is a B with the safety added to the magazine.
The model B Super is the same as the Modelo Super with the mods for the B series. 9 mm Parabellum. The serial number on the right side is Military and all proofs are under the left grip.
Removal of the Mag is required to take this gun down just like on the other models, but a simple twist of the lever forward like shown will release the slide. The spring on the slide below is held captive and is not likely to fly. Note that the barrel does not have the link as with the other guns and is held in place by the notch in the bottom lug. This is a gun that I use and I have replaced the plastic checkered grips with some from 4S Brand Grips.
The model P is a model
A in concept with a wider frame to handle the .45 ACP caliber. It
used a magazine that looked like a model A mag
The model PS is just the same as the P except with the magazine safety and different magazine. It is the fourth in a series of variations. This a commercial model with the main customer being the USA. This gun is accurate and will digest any ammo I have fed it without a hitch. Mags are very hard to find. This is an early variation with the old type ergo bump. Last variation of this gun had the smaller bump like the Super B above. I enjoy this gun much more than any Colt or Colt clone I have used.
The model I
The Model Super S has the takedown features of all the Super models with the disconnector lever on the right side. This gun comes only in .380acp. It is larger than the Llama and the Colt making it a little more comfortable to the hand. This particular gun is very choosey as to what ammo you can use but when you find a round that works, it works well.
The Model BM was made for the Guardia Civil and other Police agencies in Spain as well as Commercial. The gun is made in 9mm Parabellum and has a 4" barrel with an 8 shot mag. Size is comprable to the Colt Officers model except for the width. It makes a beautiful carry gun and is as dependable as they get. You will find them with GC and serial numbers. PN and serial numbers plus some marked 9mm NATO. This gun also comes in an "alloy" frame version. I have a hard time with that word but for your benefit I mentioned it.
The FirestarModel 43 is the most compact 9mm in the Star line. It is a very nice, very accurate gun for its size. It is a six shot with factory mags but they can be purchased aftermarket in 7 shot. The barrel length is 3 1/4". Fits the same holster I use for a .32 cal. Beretta Model 70. The gun also comes in Starvel which is sometimes mistaken for stainless steel but it is electroless nickle which needs to be treated with a special lubricant because it will gauld. The gun was made in .40 caliber, Firestar Model 40, and .45 caliber, Firestar Model 45. All the same frame and the .45 is a hand full when you pull the trigger. Very nice, easy to conceal for CHL. Like my credit card I don't leave home without it.
I have not allotted
any time to the double actions that Star made, 30M and its cousin with
an alloy frame. They also made an Ultrastar which has a tupperware
frame and a model PD with an alloy frame along with a, Firestar Plus which
is the M43 with an alloy frame and longer grip.
This is the type of holster sent with the Izarra to France. They were made by a contractor, sent to Star, and then shipped with the guns. Reproduction that is not quite correct, button is wrong type. Contains a mag pouch inside for two mags.
This is a pre civil war and civil war holster used by the Republican Army, which of course was the Army before Franco.
This type holster was sent with the Model B to Germany.
The Spanish Military used this holster Post Civil War for their A models. Supers will not fit. Has Eagle shield that Franco adopted from earlier Republican Army. It is the shield of St. James the Lessor Patron St. of the Spanish Army
Holster used by the LPN for their Model B. Serial number is on the back right hand side if facing you.
Bulgarian Star holster. Not sure of the time frame as they used a dark red type holster for the Star also and they were marked made by a German Company. This one has to be later than that. Appears to be new and really doesn't fit right but they came with the Stars imported from Bulgaria. May be for a version of the Tokarev as it remindes me of that type holster.
Holster that the Spanish Military or Guardia Civil used with the Model BM
