Star BKM 9mm Luger Compact SAO Pistol, 3.9 in Barrel, Alloy Frame, 8+1, Garcia Corp Import
This Spanish-made Star BKM is a compact, single-action 9mm Luger pistol from the B-series, built on an aluminum alloy frame with a 3.9-inch barrel and an 8+1 single-column capacity. It features a short-recoil, locked-breech system with a swinging-link, a short, round rowel/Commander-style hammer (circular, serrated wheel), and fixed sights. Importer markings from The Garcia Corp., Washington, D.C., and a "BKM" model stamp on the butt add clear, verifiable identifiers to this 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 pistol shows finish wear and pitting throughout. Surface rust is present, with scratches and blemishes visible. The bore is clean and in decent shape.
What's Included
- 1x 8-round single-column steel magazine with witness slots and a flush floorplate
The BKM is a compact member of Star's B-series, chambered in 9mm Luger with an 8+1 capacity. Its aluminum alloy frame contributes to the compact format, paired with a 3.9-inch barrel for a carry-friendly profile.
It uses a single-action operating system with short-recoil, locked-breech mechanics and a swinging-link, single-lug locking setup. The pistol has a pivoting single-action trigger and a thumb safety, complemented by a short, round rowel/Commander-style hammer (circular, serrated wheel).
The slide is blued and configured with rear-only cocking serrations and a lowered ejection port. Sighting is fixed, with a ramped front sight and a square-notch, dovetailed rear sight.
Markings include an importer stamp reading "THE GARCIA CORP. WASH. D.C." and a "BKM" model marking stamped on the butt. The pistol is equipped with checkered wood grips and was manufactured in Spain.