Star Model 14

The Star Model 1914 was produced by Star Bonifacio Echeverria S.A. between 1914-1915, and was largely an improved version of the Star Model 1908, particularly in terms of ergonomics. This model was chosen by the French Army in 7.65mm Browning calibre with a 9-round capacity, also called the Pistolet automatique Star. Based on the Mannlicher 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 the Ruby Llama.^[1]

Numerical data

Star 1914—"1st" or "Troop type"

Calibre: 7.65mm Browning
Length: 20 cm
Barrel: 14 cm
Weight (unloaded): 910 g
Magazine: 9 rounds

Star 1914—"2nd" or "Officer type"

Calibre: 7.65mm Browning
Length: 19 cm
Barrel: 12.5 cm
Weight (unloaded): 880 g
Magazine: 7 rounds

References

^ https://www.germandaggers.com/Gallery/G1.php%7C German Daggers - World War 2 Small arms Identification Gallery

v t e French infantry weapons of World War I
Sidearms	Ruby pistol Star Model 14 MAS 1873 revolver Modèle 1892 revolver
Rifles	Lebel Model 1886 rifle Berthier rifle RSC M1917 Winchester Model 1907
Machine guns	St. Étienne Mle 1907 Hotchkiss M1909 Hotchkiss M1914 Chauchat
Grenades	F1 VB rifle grenade Sauterelle
Cartridges	8mm Lebel .32 ACP 11mm French Ordnance 12 mm Lefaucheux 8mm French Ordnance .351 WSL

v t e French infantry weapons of World War II (1939–1940)
Sidearms	MAB Model D pistol Modèle 1892 revolver Pistolet automatique modèle 1935A Pistolet automatique modèle 1935S Ruby pistol Star Model 14
Rifles and carbines	MAS-36 rifle Lebel Model 1886 rifle Berthier rifle
Submachine guns	Erma EMP MAS-38
Machine guns and other larger weapons	FM 24/29 light machine gun St. Étienne Mle 1907 Hotchkiss M1909 Hotchkiss Mle 1914 machine gun Hotchkiss M1922 machine gun Hotchkiss M1929 machine gun Chauchat
Mortars	Lance Grenades de 50 mm modèle 37 Brandt Mle 1935 Brandt Mle 27/31
Grenades	F1 grenade VB rifle grenade
Cartridges used by France during World War II	8mm Lebel 7.5×54mm French .32 ACP .380 ACP 7.65mm Longue

Numerical data

Star 1914—"1st" or "Troop type"

Star 1914—"2nd" or "Officer type"

References

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