Star Firestar M-43 9mm Luger Compact All-Steel SAO, Matte Silver, 3.39 in Barrel, 7+1, Original Case & Manual
This Star Firestar M-43 is a compact, all-steel, single-stack 9mm from Spain with a matching matte silver slide and frame. It features a 3.39 in coned-muzzle barrel, single-action, hammer-fired operation, and a 7+1 capacity. This example includes its Star factory gray plastic case with a 1993 Product Award of Merit sticker, the original manual, cleaning tools, and a factory 7-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes on exterior surfaces. Edges and flats display light handling marks consistent with careful prior use.
What's Included
- Star factory gray plastic case with molded STAR logo and 1993 award sticker
- Instruction & Safety Manual: Model M-43 Firestar
- Cleaning tools
- 1x 7-round factory Star Firestar single-stack steel magazine marked "FIRESTAR" with witness holes
The Firestar M-43 is an all-steel compact 9mm known for its solid feel and straightforward single-action, hammer-fired design. This pistol pairs a matte silver slide and frame with a 3.39 in barrel that uses a coned muzzle for secure lockup in a compact package, delivering 7+1 capacity in a single-stack format.
Controls are simple and purposeful: a left-side magazine release, a manual thumb safety, and a firing pin safety. The exposed rowel-style hammer provides a positive grasp for cocking. Fixed sights are drift-adjustable, with a dovetailed front blade and a rear notch secured by a set screw for fine lateral adjustment.
Slide features include rear cocking serrations for confident manipulation and anti-glare top serrations that help reduce glare along the sighting plane. The grip frame is set up for control with checkering on both the frontstrap and backstrap, complemented by black checkered synthetic panels that wear Star medallions.
Originating from Spain in the 1990s, this example bears INTERARMS ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA and STAR EIBAR SPAIN markings. A lanyard loop at the butt adds carry flexibility. Overall length is about 6.5 in, with an unloaded weight of about 1.88 lb, and this pistol is accompanied by its original Star case featuring a 1993 Product Award of Merit sticker, plus the original manual and cleaning tools.