Star Bonifacio ~ Model BS ~ 9mm Luger

SERIAL NUMBER: 1163928. BARREL: 5". CALIBER: 9MM. The Star Model BS is a Spanish single-action, all-steel, 9x19mm parabellum pistol produced by Star Bonifacio Echeverria S.A.. Similar in appearance to the Colt M1911, the BS is a second-generation Model B variant, generally featuring an arched backstrap, larger sights, and an added magazine safety. This semi-auto pistol is marked "STAR B.ECHEVERRIA", "EIBAR-ESPANIA", "SA 9M/MP" on left side of slide. "BS" stamped on the butt. It has all the typical functionality of the Colt 1911 except for the grip safety. Checkered grips. No magazine. Spare non-matching grip panels and hardware. Left side grip panel is not correct. Imported by SARCO. CONDITION: Good. The metal has occasional freckling and frost. The bore is shiny with sharp rifling. The left grip panel screw holes do not line up with those in the frame.