Star Mod. 30M 9mm DA/SA Full-Size Pistol, All-Steel, 4.25 in Barrel, 15+1 Capacity, Spain (1990s)
The Star Mod. 30M is a full-size, all-steel 9mm pistol built in Spain in the 1990s, known for its DA/SA operation and 15+1 capacity. This example includes two 15-round magazines and its Star factory plastic case. The model features a conventional slide/frame interface with the slide riding outside the frame, robust safety systems, and fixed sights, with roll marks and stamps that align with Spanish manufacture from Eibar during the final decade of Star production.
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 - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide shows worn bluing with areas of rust. Scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. The bore is described as in decent shape.
What’s Included
- Star factory blue plastic case labeled 'Mod. 30 M cal. 9 mm. Parab.'
- Two 15-round steel double-column magazines with numbered witness holes
- Cleaning brushes
The Mod. 30M uses a short-recoil, Browning-type, linkless cam locking system with the slide riding on conventional external frame rails. This design contributes to a solid, all-steel build with a factory barrel length of approximately 4.25 inches (110 mm nominal) and a 15+1 capacity in 9mm Luger.
Controls are set up for practical DA/SA use: a slide-mounted, ambidextrous manual safety with safe hammer-lowering capability, a firing pin safety, and a left-side magazine release. An exposed spur hammer supports positive manipulation, and an integral lanyard ring is built into the rear of the frame.
Sight and slide features include fixed sights, rear slide serrations, and anti-glare top serrations. Checkered synthetic grips with Star medallions provide a secure interface on the steel frame.
Markings present include the STAR EIBAR ESPAÑA roll mark, a 'P.N.A.' stamp on the right side of the slide, and a partially legible chamber marking. The Mod. 30M saw use with Spanish security forces in the 1990s, and Star ceased production in 1997, placing this pistol firmly in that late-production era.