It was big and plenty crowded. We saw sereval old friends and a lot of interesting firearms (I'm starting to long for a Colt .22 revolver and saw a couple at affordable prices).
My heart was won, however, by a LNIB Star DK, a palm-sized .380.
As nearly as I can tell, it has never been fired. This model has been something of a missing link in my Star collection, and nearly as scarce as the yeti. The price was right and the nice man even took a check. It helps to be a frequent flyer: "We see you at every show." Yup, and finds like that are why.
Speaking of finds, Tam found a-- But that's her story to tell.
Remember, BLOGMEET, 3:00 p.m. today at Broad Ripple Brew Pub!
Wow! Nice find!
ReplyDeleteNICE!!!
ReplyDeleteOn my way in a few...
ReplyDeleteThis waking up in the morning thing is very odd.
That's a great find! I owned one in South Africa, a long time ago. Very nice pocket guns.
ReplyDeleteOoooohhhh Score!
ReplyDeleteBought one of those YEARS ago for an Ex-Girlfrend. She was former Navy, and loved the 1911, but she was very Tiny. As soon as I put it into her hand, she went "OOOH! It FITS!" Took it to the Range, and she had a Wonderful Time. Good Buy!
ReplyDeleteBack in the '70s, Colt planned to peddle the DK as the 'Colt Pony'. I got one in '77 or '78 - slide marked
ReplyDelete'F.I. model D' and the serial # has a 'CP' prefix...
...Used it as a backup when everything I carried was
cocked-&-locked. I still think they're little-known
gems
You have a Star collection?
ReplyDeleteDo you have a a .25 caliber Starlet?
I once had one, but neglected to send the plastic box, cleaning brush, and cleaning rod with it when I traded it off.
Let me know if you would like them.
drollerindy@yahoo.com
Cudos from a fellow Staraholic. Sweet find.
ReplyDeleteBobbi,
ReplyDeleteVery good that you found a likely unfired one! Now you have me wishing that I had NOT sold my pristine unfired Star PD a couple of gunshows ago. It would have made a superb addition to the Rosholme Cottage Star Collection.
Nice find ! I have a PD and a BM, so wouldn't mind one of those in my collection !
ReplyDeleteI carried a Star PD for quite awhile, and I am always on the lookout for another one. They still get pretty good prices. Mine is a nice shooter, though a little torque-y; I have not shot it much, as it is overdue for a new plastic recoil buffer.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a .25 Star; they seem uncommon around here.
intershmesting. my range has a Star .380 in the case. didn't think to check out the specifics. in fact, the only reason i recognized it was your affection for the brand.
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteMy DKL is much more rough, nickle plated and rusty in spot.
I have a DKI (32 ACP) which is almost as nice as this one, but because of how things are set up I can't licence the thing without major trauma, so it's in a box at a gunshop. Was figuring to give it to Shooting Buddy as soon as she completes her competency.