Star Model S .380 ACP, 1946 Spanish Air Force Marked Compact Pistol, 4-inch Barrel, Blued, 7+1
This 1946 Star Model S is a compact .380 ACP, property-marked for the Spanish Air Force (Ejercito del Aire). It carries Eibar proof-house stamps with a boxed Q date code for 1946, circled P proofs, and a C.A.I. MIA FL import mark. A 4-inch barrel, steel construction, and clear military acceptance crests make this a notable, service-marked example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued finish shows widespread discoloration with minor wear across the metal surfaces, along with scattered scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- 1x single-stack 7-round steel magazine with elongated witness slots
- Nylon belt holster with hook-and-loop panel and snap retention strap
Spanish Air Force property crests and the boxed Q date code confirm 1946 production and service acceptance. Additional Eibar proof-house and circled P stamps are present, alongside the C.A.I. MIA FL import mark.
The Model S is a compact, single-action .380 ACP with a 4-inch barrel and 7+1 capacity. It features a steel slide and frame with a blued finish, complemented by black synthetic grip panels bearing raised STAR medallions.
Controls include a manual frame-mounted safety and a magazine release, plus a lanyard ring for retention. The wide-spur, checkered hammer and a curved trigger reflect the period configuration.
Sights are fixed, with an integral front blade and a fixed rear notch. The left slide is marked "STAR B. ECHEVERRIA S.A. EIBAR – ESPAÑA CAL .380." and this pistol belongs to the S-series.