Star Model DK Starfire .380 ACP Compact Pistol, 3.125 in Barrel, 6+1, Made in Spain
This Star Model DK, U.S.-marked on the slide as "Starfire," is a compact .380 ACP pistol made in Spain during the 1950s–1960s. It pairs a 3.125 in steel barrel with an alloy frame and a single-column 6+1 capacity. Notably, it uses a locked-breech, tilting-barrel system that was uncommon among pocket pistols of its era, and it carries the DK model code on the butt along with a SPAIN import marking.
The pistol features 1911-influenced ergonomics, a single-action trigger, and practical controls. It retains its blued slide with rear vertical serrations, a lowered ejection port, and brown checkered plastic grips with STAR TRADE MARK medallions. Fixed sights include a front blade integral to the slide and a drift-adjustable square-notch rear in a dovetail. Overall, it is a compact, Spanish-made Star pistol distinguished by its design and period-correct markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: This firearm is in solid shape, with various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 6-round steel single-stack magazine (Star DK/Starfire pattern)
- Suede leather pocket holster
The Star Model DK Starfire is a compact .380 ACP pistol with a 3.125 in barrel and a single-column 6+1 capacity magazine. The slide bears the U.S. market "Starfire" name, while the butt is marked with the DK model code, aligning it with known commercial imports. A SPAIN import marking confirms its entry into the U.S. market.
Its single-action, locked-breech, tilting-barrel operation is a defining trait, offering a mechanism that was uncommon among similar-sized pistols of the period. The control layout includes a push-button magazine release, a manual thumb safety, and an inertial firing pin, complemented by an exposed checkered spur hammer.
Construction details include a blued slide with rear vertical serrations and a lowered ejection port, an anodized alloy frame, and a steel barrel. The grips are brown checkered plastic with STAR TRADE MARK medallions, reflecting typical Star factory fit and finish for the era.
Sighting equipment consists of a fixed front blade integral to the slide and a drift-adjustable square-notch rear in a dovetail. The pistol’s compact size, 1911-influenced ergonomics, and period markings make it a straightforward and distinctive Spanish-made sidearm from the 1950s–1960s.