Scarce Star JO. LO. AR. Pistol
Guns International #: 101896271 Seller's Inventory #: 18399
Category: 9mm Pistols - Star Pistols

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Seller: Legacy-Collectibles
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First Name: Chris
Last Name: Joiner
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19301
Country: United States
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Description:
Patented in 1920, the Jo. Lo. Ar. Pistol is an upgraded version of Arrizabalaga's Sharp Shooter with two mechanical differences. First, is the installation of an extractor, and the second is the installation of a side lever, or palanca, as its inventor Jose de Lopez Arnaiz referred to it. Arnaiz, a Spanish gun dealer, sold Arrizabalaga on the idea of the folding lever, which would permit operation of the slide with the shooting hand. As the Sharp Shooter lacked any mechanical safety mechanisms, this upgrade was advertised as both a convenience and safety upgrade. The arrangement had Arrizabalaga producing the gun, and a company set up by Arnaiz building and installing the levers. Around 30,000 of these palanca-equipped firearms were sold in 9mm before Arnaiz broke off relations for unknown reasons. The main overseas purchaser was the Peruvian Mounted Police, who found the one-handed operation very functional on horseback. This one has retained about 90% of its original finish with wear around the high edges and muzzle. There is also splotchy discoloration and spotty wear on the barrel. While there isn't a ton of actual finish loss, there is spotty brown patina throughout, most noticeable on the grip straps and underside of the frame. Comes with nice grips (slightly worn, and one of the screws is missing) and a period-correct nickel-plated magazine. The rifling in the bore is a bit worn with minor pitting throughout.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: 9mm Largo (9mm Bergmann-Bayard, 9x23mm Largo)
Manufacturer: Star
Model: JO LO AR
Bore: 6/10
Condition: ~90%
Manufacture Date: 1928