Star Model BM 9mm Luger Compact Pistol, 3.77 in Barrel, 8+1, Blued, 1977
This 1977-dated Star Model BM is a compact, steel-frame, single-action 9mm pistol with a 3.77 in barrel and an 8+1 capacity. It features fixed blade/notch sights, 1911-inspired controls with a left-side thumb safety and no grip safety, and a blued finish. Import markings from Century Arms and Spanish factory rollmarks are present, along with matching slide/frame inventory numbers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows finish loss with areas of rust, along with scattered scratches and blemishes. The firearm maintains good function.
What’s Included
- Star Model BM 9mm pistol
- 1x 8-round steel factory Star BM single-stack magazine
The Star Model BM delivers a compact, all-steel 9mm platform with a single-stack 8-round magazine and a 3.77 in barrel. Its single-action, locked-breech, short-recoil system provides a familiar manual of arms and consistent trigger press.
Controls include a left-side thumb safety, a magazine disconnect, a pivoting trigger, an external hammer, and a left-side button magazine release. Fixed blade front and notch rear sights and vertical rear slide serrations round out a straightforward, duty-style setup.
Markings include a Century Arms (Georgia, VT) import stamp, MADE IN SPAIN mark, BM stamp on the heel, the slide rollmark STAR B. ECHEVERRIA S.A. CAL. 9 m/m P, and a 77 stamp on the right trigger-guard flat. Matching slide and frame inventory numbers are present.
The blued steel frame and slide are fitted with two-piece wood grip panels, and a lanyard ring is installed at the heel. This example is dated 1977 and retains its single-stack factory magazine.