Star Firearms — F-series pistols
The model F is an all steel, straight-blowback pistol in .22 long rifle caliber. It was made in a number of variants, most of which are configured for target purposes, with precision sights and larger barrels.
Stripping an F-series gun is just like taking down most any straight-blowback, fixed barrel european gun. This is, however, somewhat unusual if you have only worked with Browning lock pistols in the past.
- As with any time you are working on a pistol, assure it is empty first.
- Remove the magazine and cycle the slide several times.
- Push down on the button at the top of the left grip panel, in front of the safety lever.
- While holding this button down, pull the slide to the rear. It should move an extra 1/4 - 3/8" further back than usual.
- In its extended position, the slide can come up thru notched in the slide rails. Pull the rear of the slide up off the rails. Use caution, as the slide is still under full spring pressure.
- Lower the slide over and off the end of the barrel. Be careful not to scratch the barrel or other parts.
- Reassemble in the reverse manner.
Model F Target exploded view
Key to the above image, for assistance when ordering parts
Annoyingly large exploded view
Model FM and manuals
Model FR
F-series pistol
F-series pistol
F-series pistol
F-series pistol
F-series pistol
F-series pistol
F Sport, showing model and serial numbers on butt
Model F Target