There’s some subtle differences in the frame shape and other things that I’m too dumb to articulate. The only marks I can see are import marks from “CAI” - Century International Arms, which would be strange to see on a USGI 1911.
I think this model is a Star BM, and surplus retailers were hocking these things for ~$250-300, about 6/7 years ago. I almost got one but decided against it.
Thanks! Except for the safety, it really looks like a WWII or earlier tanker’s sidearm. The shorter barrel, duck tail, hammer, wear and tear, grips, all that.
Just noticed, no grip safety, thought the backstrap looked odd.
Carmakazi@lemmy.world 7 months ago
It’s some Star model pistol, looks like a 1911 but not quite, and in 9mm.
themeatbridge@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Are you able to read the stamp, or is there some other way you can tell?
Carmakazi@lemmy.world 7 months ago
There’s some subtle differences in the frame shape and other things that I’m too dumb to articulate. The only marks I can see are import marks from “CAI” - Century International Arms, which would be strange to see on a USGI 1911.
I think this model is a Star BM, and surplus retailers were hocking these things for ~$250-300, about 6/7 years ago. I almost got one but decided against it.
shalafi@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Thanks! Except for the safety, it really looks like a WWII or earlier tanker’s sidearm. The shorter barrel, duck tail, hammer, wear and tear, grips, all that.
Just noticed, no grip safety, thought the backstrap looked odd.