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[Machodoc]

Here's an interesting comment (see OP) about the Star B that supports some use in South Africa.

http://www.soviet-steel.com/showthread.php?t=2883

 

[CasualObserver]

That description would make me run for the hills.


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Yeah, would have had me thinking twice. Oh well... mine was delivered today, but I won't be home for a few days to see what I got. The 2 mags is a plus given what they cost when you can find them.... I have a nice probable Russian capture already so I will be interested to see how they compare. We'll see how I made out. Like more C&R orders... its always a crap shoot.

 

[Alphabrew]

Finally, mine is delivered. Pics tonight.

 

[Alphabrew]

Shit, I was prepared for the worst but I'm very happy. It's parkerized but it looks nice. I'd agree with excellent condition. Color me happy!

 

[Alphabrew]

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[abr10dr]

Very nice congrats! Mine just arrived 7:20pm. It's nice, I'm happy, only thing is the date code is very faint so I can't determine the year it could be a P but I'm not sure. SER# 271451 any clues anyone? Will take pics and post later.

 

[somd_mustangs]

Very nice congrats! Mine just arrived 7:20pm. It's nice, I'm happy, only thing is the date code is very faint so I can't determine the year it could be a P but I'm not sure. SER# 271451 any clues anyone? Will take pics and post later.

yup, it should be a "P" as that S/N is in a block of 1945 Model B's.
Wonder where all these came from?

 

[abr10dr]

Thanks somd - seems like they are all P's in this batch

I'm having a problem getting a good shot but here's three





I need to stop buying guns and learn how to take pictures

 

[Alphabrew]

I don't think these guns are done justice via the pictures. That may be the parkerized finish which looks blah in pics.

 

[Alphabrew]

Btw, this makes me want a Sistema very badly

 

[Arcamm]

yup, it should be a "P" as that S/N is in a block of 1945 Model B's.
Wonder where all these came from?

I was about to ask that question myself. So far every one is 1945 (P) and a pretty narrow sn range. The numbers so far are with in 4400 of each other.

Who was buying these things at the end of WWII?

 

[abr10dr]

I agree about the pictures, I was second guessing my purchase until the box was opened,
couldn't be more pleased.
now I'm thinking about getting another one , no the Beretta 51 is next inline.

 

[Arcamm]

I seem to remember when I was first searching info about these, I found a web page with sn ranges and when they were produced. Anybody know anything about this?

 

[somd_mustangs]

The letter code for Spanish pistols will tell you the year of manufacture (O = 44, P = 45, etc). That's when the gun was proof tested. Sistemas, for instance, you have to go by the S/N since there's no date proof.

 

[smoothebore]

I ordered one from J&G earlier this afternoon. I got the UPS shipping notice at 7:14 this evening. Delivery is to be Friday. Wow, that is some fast service.

 

[Alphabrew]

I ordered one from J&G earlier this afternoon. I got the UPS shipping notice at 7:14 this evening. Delivery is to be Friday. Wow, that is some fast service.

I'll be curious to see if you get a P code

 

[Machodoc]

Btw, this makes me want a Sistema very badly

Now you've done it! You'll get spoiled if you buy one of those.

It's a sickness. I just bought two more Stars. If nothing else, I'll have spare parts.

 

[why2kmax]

wish I was home to get one. oh well bank account thanks me.