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| Star Bonifacio Echeverria Modelo 1914 | |
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| Type | Pistol |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1914-1940s |
| Wars | World War I Rif War Spanish Civil War World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1914 |
| Manufacturer | Star Bonifacio Echeverria S.A. |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.91 kg (2.0 lb) (unloaded, Type 1) 0.88 kg (1.9 lb) (unloaded, Type 2) |
| Length | 200mm (Type 1) 190mm (Type 2) |
| Barrel length | 140mm (Type 1) 125mm (Type 2) |
| Cartridge | .32 ACP (7.65×17mmSR) |
| Feed system | 9-round detachable box magazine (Type 1) 7-round detachable box magazine (Type 2) |
| Sights | Fixed |
TheStar Model 1914 is a Spanish pistol that was produced byStar Bonifacio Echeverria S.A. between 1914 and 1915, and was largely an improved version of theStar Model 1908, particularly in terms of ergonomics. This model was chosen by the French Army in7.65mm Browning calibre with a 9-round capacity, also called thePistolet automatique Star. Based on theMannlicher 1901/1905, it was produced in 1919 in two versions which varied in dimensions and capacity. It was carried by the French in both World Wars. Its construction and reputation were better than that of theRuby Llama.[1]
