Star Spain 9mm Model BKS Lightweight BS Blue 5” VG 1974 Guardia
Exact pistol in pics. Star Echeverria, S.A. mfg. Eibar Spain. Model BKS, lightweight version of the BS. S1 date code = 1971. Steel slide, barrel, hammer, trigger, screws and internal parts in an alloy frame with original polymer grips. Modified 1911 design. 9mm Luger with 9 shot factory magazine, 9 + 1 capacity. BKS does Not accept standard BS magazines; S&W 39 magazines appear to be adaptable. 5 inch barrel 6 groove RH 1:10. Stake on front, dovetailed rear sight, drift adjustable only. .235 serrated trigger, .425 hammer. 7lb single action pull with minimal felt creep. Left side lever safety for right handed shooters + magazine safety. 7 5/8 length x 5 1/8 height x .86 thickness. 26.7 oz empty. Original blued steel, casehardened hammer, white sided trigger, and black anodized alloy frame. Surface detractions are moderate, principally even wear. We rate Very Good 75 - 80 percent, but photos ought to suffice. Bore and chamber clean. We estimate fired fewer than 200 times. Spanish Guardia issue pistol, import stamped on the grip frame. Transferable to California Civilians due to its Federal Curio & Relic Status. Not transferable to non C&R Civilians in Massachusetts.