1/31/19 - This is a very scarce Spanish Star Model A carbine pistol, made in the late 1920s, chambered in hard hitting Mauser 7.63mm Broomhandle cartridge and equipped with an extended factory barrel and a shoulder stock. Conceived as competitor to the Mauser C96 Broomhandle pistol, the gun was based on a Browning design, but was made with an extended barrel that protruded forward of the slide and a detachable shoulder stock, making it into a truly formidable weapon. Most were sold to China where they were heavily used and finally melted down. Very few stayed in Spain. Total production was just over 5,000 units. This particular gun is in remarkable 93-95% original condition with some thinning of the straps and minor muzzle wear, as well as a couple thin scratches on the left side of the slide. All the markings are crisp. It is an all matching gun except for a mismatched shoulder stock. Strong bore and very nice grips. An absolutely magnificent example of a truly scarce, shoulder stocked pistol!
