Star Modelo Super A 9x23mm Largo Full-Size Pistol – Spanish-Made, Single-Action, Blued Steel
Built in Spain for military service, the Star Modelo Super A marries 1911-style controls with a linkless cam system and robust carbon-steel construction. Chambered in the indigenous 9x23mm Largo cartridge, this full-size, single-action pistol offers an 8+1 capacity, a 5-inch bushingless cone barrel, and fixed sights. Its history as a standard Spanish sidearm through the 1980s makes it an appealing choice for collectors seeking a functional example of post-war European service pistols.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Shows extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean with some residue or smudges and slight corrosion.
Rifling Condition: Fair – Worn rifling with slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The bore exhibits noticeable pitting, and the slide shows scratching and scuffing. Despite the wear, the pistol remains fully functional.
What’s Included
- 1 × 8-round steel factory Star magazine
• The Modelo Super series debuted in 1946 as an upgrade to Star’s earlier A/B pistols, introducing a unique cam-key takedown lever and a linkless barrel system that simplifies disassembly.
• This example retains its original blued finish on both the carbon-steel frame and slide, complemented by vertical rear serrations and an external extractor for reliable operation.
• Controls are classic single-action: spur hammer, standard magazine release, and a manual thumb safety situated for familiar 1911-style handling.
• Sight picture is straightforward— a semi-rounded white-dot front blade pairs with a square-notch rear for quick alignment.
• Chambered in 9x23mm Largo, the pistol delivers an 8+1 capacity from its steel magazine, matching the firepower expected of mid-century service sidearms.