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.
It’s some Star model pistol, looks like a 1911 but not quite, and in 9mm.
Are you able to read the stamp, or is there some other way you can tell?
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.
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/pistols/colt-pistols---1911-pre-45/1943-colt-m1911a1--45-acp---1911-wwii-tanker-rig---battle-worn-us-property-gi-bring-back.cfm?gun_id=102417270
Just noticed, no grip safety, thought the backstrap looked odd.