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Nazi Astra 300 Pistol
Caliber: 9 mm Short (.380 ACP)
Price: $1275
Inventory # mlp_0368
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Nazi contract
Astra 300 semi auto pistol. The pistol was manufactured in
1944, based on the Spanish production code stamped on
the left side of the receiver ("O"). Some researchers
believe that this type of pistol, due to its small dimensions,
was issued to the Luftwaffe pilots. Many pistols of this type
were shipped to Nazi occupation forces in Norway. Matching
serial numbers. Original hardwood grips with diamond checkering.
High quality of machining and metal finish. The top of the slide
displays following markings, "ASTRA Unceta y Compania
Guernica Espana". The right side of the frame does not
display a Nazi Waffenamt stamp, which is correct, as this pistol
was a part of the last shipment made before Allies took control
of the Spanish-French border (July 21, 1944, serial numbers:
615801-622600). Correct magazine with Astra's logo on
its floorplate. No import markings. Very impressive blowback
design! CONDITION: Excellent with 97-98% of original blue still
on the metal. Strong action. Hardwood grips show some wear
and handling marks (mainly on the right side). There is a small
hairline crack in the right side grip, next to the screw. The
bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent+ condition,
with no visible wear. Nicely preserved Nazi military issue
Astra 300 pistol! Serial# 6206XX. (Ref. "Guns of
the Reich" by George Markham, pp.69-70, "Spanish
Handguns" by Gene Gangarosa Jr., pp.131-139). |
Scarce Spanish Carabineros Contract Astra M.1921 Pistol
Caliber: 9 mm Largo
Price: $750
Inventory # mlp_0354
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Spanish Carabineros
contract Astra M.1921 semi-automatic pistol. The Carabineros
were a branch of the national police force in charge of guarding
the borders and operating the custom houses. The Carabineros
adopted M.1921 as a service pistol in 1922. Consequently,
11.700 of M.1921 pistols were ordered for this branch of Spanish
forces. The pistol was most likely manufactured in the
early 1920-s. The upper/rear part of the slide displays
pre-1926 company address, "Esperanz. y Unceta,
Guernica, Espana. Pistola de 9m/m. Modelo 1921". The
upper/front part of the slide displays the Carabineros
crest, "Crown with Sunburst" over the Astra
logo. Right side of the frame displays a word "Spain".
All matching serial numbers. Correct magazine with
Astra logo on its floorplate. Original brown horn grips
with diamond checkering. High quality of machining. Very impressive
design! CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. 86% of
original blue finish still on the metal, with the balance turning
to brownish color. Some light patina on the hilt. The pistol
shows an honest holster wear on the edges of the slide and frame.
The grips shows some wear and handling marks. The right side
grip shows a small hairline crack in its upper part (the screw
was over tighten). The left side grip has a small chip in its
upper part (again, the screw was over tighten). The bore is
in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong
action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the
metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in fine
condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. Interesting
Carabineros issue Astra pistol! Serial# 247XX. (Ref.: "Spanish
Handguns" by Gene Gangarosa Jr., pp.72-80). |
Spanish Army Contract Astra M.1921 (400) Pistol with Extra
Clip
Caliber: 9 mm Largo
Price: $595
Inventory # mlp_0310
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DESCRIPTION: Spanish army contract
Astra M.1921 (400) semi-automatic pistol. Spanish army adopted
M.1921 as a service pistol in 1921. Consequently, 35.000
of M.1921 pistols were delivered to Spanish army prior to 1936,
and another 28.000 thereafter. The pistol was most likely
manufactured in the late 1930-s. The upper/rear part of
the slide displays post-1926 company address, "Unceta
y Compania, Guernica, Espana. Pistola de 9m/m (38). Modelo 1921
(400)". The upper/front part of the slide displays
the Astra logo. Matching serial numbers, except
for the barrel. Correct magazine with Astra's name
on its floorplate. The pistol comes also with a correct type
spare magazine (with Astra logo on its floorplate). Original
hardwood grips with diamond checkering. High quality of machining.
The pistol is a Spanish arsenal rework. Import markings on the
right side of frame, just behind the trigger guard. Very impressive
design! CONDITION: Low excellent, as refurbished by
Spanish arsenal. 93-94% of blue finish on the metal (arsenal
reblue). The pistol shows an honest holster wear on the sharp
edges of the slide and frame. Strong action. The grips are nice
and solid with some minor handling marks. The bore is in excellent
condition with strong and shiny rifling. All the markings
and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the
internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with
no visible wear. The spare magazine shows a couple of spots of
light surface rust/pitting. Nice example of Spanish military
Astra pistol. Serial# 896XX. (Ref.: "Spanish Handguns"
by Gene Gangarosa Jr., pp.72-80). |
Scarce Chilean Navy Contract Astra M.1921 Pistol
Caliber: 9 mm Largo
Price: $850
Inventory # mlp_0295
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce
Chilean navy contract Astra M.1921 semi-automatic pistol. The
Chilean navy ordered only 842 of Astra M. 1921 pistols
in 1930. The pistol displays a Chilean Star and
wording, "Marina de Chile" on the upper/front
part of the slide (please, see pictures). The upper/rear part
of the slide displays company address, "Esperanza y Unceta,
Guernica, Espana. Pistola de 9m/m. Modelo 1921". The
upper/front part of the slide also displays the Astra
logo. All matching serial numbers. Correct magazine
with Astra logo on its floorplate. Original hard rubber
grips with diamond checkering. High quality of machining. No
import markings. Very impressive design! CONDITION: Fine,
with 78% of original blue finish still on the metal, with the
balance turning to brownish color. Some light patina on the hilt.
The pistol shows an honest holster wear on the edges of the slide
and frame. Strong action. The grips shows some light wear and
handling marks. The bore is in excellent condition with strong
and shiny rifling. All the markings and numbers are clearly
visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol
are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Interesting Chilean
navy issue Astra pistol! Serial# 367XX. (Ref.: "Spanish
Handguns" by Gene Gangarosa Jr., p.74). |
Astra M.1911 Semi-Auto Pistol
Caliber: 7.65mm Auto (.32 ACP)
Price: $395
Inventory # mlp_0281
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DESCRIPTION: "Ruby"
type semi automatic pistol manufactured in the period of 1911-1918
by Esperanza y Unceta, Guernica (Astra), as indicated
by markings on the right side of the slide. Blowback design based
on John Browning's FN/Colt M.1903. The left side of the slide
is marked, "7.65 1911 Model Automatic Pistol Astra Patent".
Left side of the frame displays English language safety lever
markings, "SAFE" and "FIRE".
The barrel displays following markings, "Hope"
and "Crown over PG" (most likely, the markings
of one of the Eibar subcontractors). Similar pistols were
supplied to the Allied forces during World War One. Among others,
the French Chauchaut machine gunners were supplied with short
grip Ruby pistols in special box like holsters. The French military
bought Ruby pistols off the shelf in 1915. Some Spanish proofs
are stamped on the frame of the pistol. Wooden grips with diamond
checkering. Seven shot magazine. CONDITION: very good-,
with 75% of original blue mixed with brown patina and some peppering.
Some light pitting on the frame, along the grips edges. Strong
action. The grips show some wear and some handling marks. The
bore is in fair condition only, with worn rifling. Serial# 17XX.
(Ref.: "Spanish Handguns" by Gene Gangarosa
Jr., pp.25-38). |
Scarce Early Spanish Astra M.1921 Military Holster (Mint!)
Price: $575
Inventory # hol_0103
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce
early Spanish Astra M.1921 military leather holster in mint,
unissued condition! The holster is almost identical with
Campo-Giro holster, except it is slightly shorter. The flap with
magazine pouch. There is a special compartment on the back of
the holster for the cleaning rod (please, see pictures). No markings.
Dark brown color leather. All original and complete. CONDITION:
Mint, unissued. Leather is still soft and flexible. The stitching
is original and does not show any wear. Hard to find military
holster in difficult to upgrade condition! This is the nicest
early Astra M.1921 holster I have ever seen! (Ref. "Spanish
Handguns" by Gene Gangarosa Jr., p.16). |
Scarce Early Spanish Astra M.1921 Military Holster
Price: $365
Inventory # hol_0088
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce
early Spanish Astra M.1921 military leather holster. The
holster is almost identical with Campo-Giro holster, except it
is slightly shorter. The flap with magazine pouch. There is a
special compartment on the back of the holster for the cleaning
rod (please, see pictures). No markings. Black color leather.
All original and complete. CONDITION: Very good. Leather
is still soft and flexible. Some oil stains inside the holster.
The stitching is original, except for one side of the loop on
the back of the holster that was restitched. Some restitching
may have also been done in the lower part of the holster. Difficult
to find military holster! (Ref. "Spanish Handguns"
by Gene Gangarosa Jr., p.16). |
