Star S.A. Modelo Super A – 9mm Largo – Eibar – Spain

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Star Super A semi-automatic pistol in 9mm Largo. Serial number- 6467. It includes a magazine. The proofmark above the other 3 is a Military Inspection for Spanish Service ("I" in a circle flame). The Star Modelos Super were produced by the firm of Star Bonifacio Echeverria S.A. in Eibar, Spain. After World War II the engineers at Star dusted off the plans for the Modelo M (9mm Largo/38 ACP) and decided some improvements were in order. The Modelo M continued to be produced, but the Modelos Super made improvements on its design and were produced from 1946 until 1983 when it was discontinued. Over its life, the Supers were offered in seven chamberings. In 1946 the Super M was debuted in 9mm Largo and 38 Super, soon the Modelo A (9mm Largo) underwent 'Superization' to become the Super A.