Bidspirit auction | ** Star Model A Semi-Automatic

** Star Model A Semi-Automatic Pistol 9mm Largo with 5 Inch Barrel 1945 - This Star Model A semi-automatic pistol is chambered in 9mm Largo and features the specific configuration utilized by the Spanish Air Force. The firearm is equipped with a 5 inch barrel and a blued steel finish. The furniture consists of smooth dark wood grip panels secured by two screws per side. The left side of the slide is marked with a starburst symbol and the text STAR B. ECHEVERRIA EIBAR-ESPANA S.A. CAL. 9mm 38 with 04203 below. Significant property markings include a circular crest on both the right side of the frame and slide featuring wings and a crown with the text ARMA TROPAS AVIACION EJERCITO DEL AIRE. The frame displays various Eibar proof marks including a P in a circle, a crowned shield, and a P with a star indicating a 1945 proof date. The barrel is stamped 9MM LARGO accompanied by a flaming bomb proof. The right side of the frame features the importer mark C.A.I. ST ALB VT 9MM LARGO SPAIN and the serial number 00307. The bottom of the grip frame is stamped with the factory serial number A 275152. This pistol is provided with one magazine. In-house shipping is available. This firearm is at least 50 years old and in qualifying configuration, or is specifically recognized by ATF as a Curio & Relic. If you have a C&R Federal Firearms License (or another type of FFL authorized to receive this firearm), we can ship it to you or hand it to you at pickup where lawful. Otherwise, we will have to ship to your receiving Federal Firearms License holder, or you will need to undergo a background check here when you pick up. Email your FFL to burnsffl@gmail.com with your name in the subject if you are having us ship. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $10 fee per lot for pickup on another day. Once packed up, we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. TL68