Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Interarms / Star Model PD.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Interarms / Star
Model: PD
Serial: 1589029
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Front Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Interarms / Star PD is a compact, lightweight semi-automatic pistol that represents one of the more innovative attempts to adapt the classic 1911-style design into a more practical concealed-carry format during the late 20th century. Manufactured in Spain by Star Bonifacio Echeverria and imported into the United States by Interarms, the Star PD was introduced in the 1970s as a response to demand for a smaller, easier-to-carry .45 ACP handgun without sacrificing the cartridge's stopping power. While it shares some design inspiration with the M1911 originally developed by John Moses Browning, the Star PD is not a direct clone and incorporates several distinct mechanical differences, including the absence of a grip safety and a simplified internal design. One of its most notable features is its alloy frame, which significantly reduces weight compared to traditional all-steel 1911 pistols, making it more suitable for everyday carry, while the slide remains steel to handle the pressures of the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol operates using a short-recoil system similar in principle to the 1911, and it typically features a single-action trigger that provides a crisp break, contributing to good practical accuracy for a compact firearm. Early models were known for their relatively high recoil due to the lighter frame, and some examples experienced accelerated wear, particularly if not properly maintained or if fed a steady diet of hotter loads, but when properly cared for, the Star PD proved to be a reliable and effective defensive handgun. Its compact dimensions, combined with a reduced grip size and shortened barrel, make it noticeably more concealable than full-size service pistols, while still offering respectable magazine capacity for its class. Today, the Interarms / Star PD is appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts as a pioneering compact .45 ACP pistol that helped pave the way for modern concealed-carry handguns, representing a transitional design that blends classic influences with early efforts at developing lightweight, practical defensive firearms.
Contents:
Model: PD
Serial: 1589029
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Front Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Interarms / Star PD is a compact, lightweight semi-automatic pistol that represents one of the more innovative attempts to adapt the classic 1911-style design into a more practical concealed-carry format during the late 20th century. Manufactured in Spain by Star Bonifacio Echeverria and imported into the United States by Interarms, the Star PD was introduced in the 1970s as a response to demand for a smaller, easier-to-carry .45 ACP handgun without sacrificing the cartridge's stopping power. While it shares some design inspiration with the M1911 originally developed by John Moses Browning, the Star PD is not a direct clone and incorporates several distinct mechanical differences, including the absence of a grip safety and a simplified internal design. One of its most notable features is its alloy frame, which significantly reduces weight compared to traditional all-steel 1911 pistols, making it more suitable for everyday carry, while the slide remains steel to handle the pressures of the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol operates using a short-recoil system similar in principle to the 1911, and it typically features a single-action trigger that provides a crisp break, contributing to good practical accuracy for a compact firearm. Early models were known for their relatively high recoil due to the lighter frame, and some examples experienced accelerated wear, particularly if not properly maintained or if fed a steady diet of hotter loads, but when properly cared for, the Star PD proved to be a reliable and effective defensive handgun. Its compact dimensions, combined with a reduced grip size and shortened barrel, make it noticeably more concealable than full-size service pistols, while still offering respectable magazine capacity for its class. Today, the Interarms / Star PD is appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts as a pioneering compact .45 ACP pistol that helped pave the way for modern concealed-carry handguns, representing a transitional design that blends classic influences with early efforts at developing lightweight, practical defensive firearms.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1168531040 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-26 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
390 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-04-26 17:07:54 |
