Steyr GB – 9mm – Austria – Gas-Delayed Blowback – MFG 1983 – w/ OG Box – C

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Steyr GB semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. Serial number- P09254. This GB is in great condition with an excellent bore and comes with the original box, manual, cleaning tools, test target, and one magazine. The "STR" date code reflects May 1983 as the month and year of manufacture. The Steyr GB is one of the more unique European service pistols of the late Cold War era. Manufactured in Austria by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, the GB stands apart from most semi-automatic pistols thanks to its distinctive gas-delayed blowback operating system, a design that helps reduce felt recoil while maintaining reliable function.

Produced during the early 1980s, this 1983 example represents the main production period of the model, which was developed as a military and police service pistol. Known for its large capacity magazine, fixed barrel design, and smooth shooting characteristics, the Steyr GB gained a reputation for accuracy and innovative engineering.

Examples accompanied by the original factory box are increasingly desirable among collectors, as complete packages have become harder to find over time. With its unusual operating system, Austrian manufacture, and Cold War-era service pistol heritage, the Steyr GB has become a notable and collectible handgun for enthusiasts of European military and police firearms.