SOLD - Scarce, Complete Nazi Star B Rig

Description

5/9/22 - This is a very nice, all original example of a complete Star Model B rig with Nazi proof on the right side tang. It is all original and correct with about 93-94% high-polish blue remaining. There is some wear on both side of the slide and the small parts, but beautiful frame. The firm of Star Bonifacio Echeverria SA, located in Eibar, Spain, originated in 1905 but the factory was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). It was rebuilt adjacent to the original site, and during WW2 it supplied about 25,000 pistols to the German Army in France. There are two serial ranges for these contracts, with this pistol falling correctly into the second batch and given an E/WaA251 acceptance stamp. Only 10,000 were produced with this proof. The N with tilde denotes 1943 manufacture. The grips and magazine are all original and in good condition. Rig includes a total of two magazines, both original and correct. One is numbered to another pistol on the toe. It is completed by a scarce, original Star B holster. It is 'jkh' maker marked and '43 dated, with waffenamt present on the back. Some obvious age and handling wear, with a small hole in the magazine pouch. The bore has decent rifling but some pitting and frost throughout.