Steyr Mod. GB 9mm Luger DA/SA, Gas-Delayed Blowback, 5.3 in Fixed Barrel, Full-Size Austrian Pistol (1980s)
This Austrian-made Steyr Mod. GB is a full-size 9mm DA/SA pistol from the 1980s featuring the Barnitzke gas-delayed blowback system and a fixed 5.3 in barrel with polygonal rifling. It is the standard commercial configuration with matching serial numbers on the slide and frame. The model participated in both the Austrian service-pistol process and the U.S. XM9 trials.
No magazine is provided.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Well-defined polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present with minor finish loss and light finish discoloration. The bore is clean and shiny with well-defined polygonal rifling.
What's Included
- Steyr Mod. GB 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol
- Magazine: None
The Mod. GB uses the Barnitzke gas-delayed blowback system paired with a fixed 5.3 in carbon steel barrel and polygonal rifling. It is a DA/SA, hammer-fired design with a slide-mounted decocker. The full-size format and carbon steel frame and receiver reflect its duty-focused construction from the 1980s.
Markings and proofs are correct for a standard commercial example. The left side of the slide is marked "Mod. GB" and "9 mm Para." The right side is marked "MADE IN AUSTRIA." Austrian proof marks are present with PTR letters near the proofs. The slide and frame carry matching serial numbers.
Sights are the factory fixed 3-dot setup: a single-dot front blade and a two-dot notched rear in a dovetail. The external ring-style spur hammer and slide-mounted decocker provide familiar DA/SA controls. Black checkered polymer grips with the Steyr logo complete the original configuration.
This model is notable for its participation in the Austrian service-pistol process and the U.S. XM9 trials, highlighting its period significance. As listed, no magazine is provided, so buyers should plan accordingly.