Classic Astra 900 Broomhandle, a pre-WWII Spanish semi-automatic pistol, cal. 7.63mm, with a 5.5″ screw-in barrel, slip-in tangent rear sight, and slotted for shoulder stock. A beautiful example of Astra’s flagship pistol, renowned for its resemblance to the German Mauser C96, that saw extensive use by Chinese Warlords, during the Spanish Civil War. and even by the German Army during WWII!
Classic Astra 900 Broomhandle, a pre-WWII Spanish semi-automatic pistol, cal. 7.63mm, with a 5.5″ screw-in barrel, slip-in tangent rear sight, and slotted for shoulder stock. A beautiful example of Astra’s flagship pistol, renowned for its resemblance to the German Mauser C96, that saw extensive use by Chinese Warlords, during the Spanish Civil War. and even by the German Army during WWII!
Description:
Standard configuration, later production Astra 900, NO IMPORT MARKS, with large ring hammer, three-line address, and a full grip. Standard 5.5-inch screw-in barrel and slip-in tangent rear sight graduated from 50-1000. Short extractor and two-lug firing pin. Sideplate with three-line address referencing caliber, patent date 1928, and manufacturer/location. Full serial number on frame above grip. Right side marked with the automatic pistol proof on barrel, barrel extension, and right side of frame whose markings include the Eibar house proof and a year code “E” reflecting production in 1932. Serrated wood panels. Original lanyard ring. Major parts rust blued; most small parts fire blued; bolt, hammer, and small transverse bolts in the white. Limited disassembly shows matching sideplate and grips. The Astra Model 900 is a Spanish copy of the German Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol sharing the same caliber, magazine capacity, and holster type, produced by Astra-Unceta y Cia beginning in 1927 with externally similar appearance to the C96 but featuring non-interlocking internal parts. Originally intended for export to China with approximately 30,000 units shipped to Chinese warlords until 1937, the remaining pistols were subsequently used in the Spanish Civil War with additional numbers sold to Germany during 1940-1943.
Condition:
Wonderful 99% bright original blue with minimal sharp edge wear limited to the very tips of the rails and around the slot where a stock was previously inserted. Comparable condition fire blue parts with minor fading over the crest of the bolt stop and a face of the trigger. Oil darkened grips with a few very superficial handling marks. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An absolutely wonderful Astra 900, long considered Astra’s flagship pistol, whose design and craftsmanship were an arguable improvement to Mauser’s venerable C96!
Astra 900 Spanish Broomhandle C96 Pistol, 7.63mm, 26445, FB01977
$5,500.00
Classic Astra 900 Broomhandle, a pre-WWII Spanish semi-automatic pistol, cal. 7.63mm, with a 5.5″ screw-in barrel, slip-in tangent rear sight, and slotted for shoulder stock. A beautiful example of Astra’s flagship pistol, renowned for its resemblance to the German Mauser C96, that saw extensive use by Chinese Warlords, during the Spanish Civil War. and even by the German Army during WWII!
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Synopsis:
Classic Astra 900 Broomhandle, a pre-WWII Spanish semi-automatic pistol, cal. 7.63mm, with a 5.5″ screw-in barrel, slip-in tangent rear sight, and slotted for shoulder stock. A beautiful example of Astra’s flagship pistol, renowned for its resemblance to the German Mauser C96, that saw extensive use by Chinese Warlords, during the Spanish Civil War. and even by the German Army during WWII!
Description:
Standard configuration, later production Astra 900, NO IMPORT MARKS, with large ring hammer, three-line address, and a full grip. Standard 5.5-inch screw-in barrel and slip-in tangent rear sight graduated from 50-1000. Short extractor and two-lug firing pin. Sideplate with three-line address referencing caliber, patent date 1928, and manufacturer/location. Full serial number on frame above grip. Right side marked with the automatic pistol proof on barrel, barrel extension, and right side of frame whose markings include the Eibar house proof and a year code “E” reflecting production in 1932. Serrated wood panels. Original lanyard ring. Major parts rust blued; most small parts fire blued; bolt, hammer, and small transverse bolts in the white. Limited disassembly shows matching sideplate and grips. The Astra Model 900 is a Spanish copy of the German Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol sharing the same caliber, magazine capacity, and holster type, produced by Astra-Unceta y Cia beginning in 1927 with externally similar appearance to the C96 but featuring non-interlocking internal parts. Originally intended for export to China with approximately 30,000 units shipped to Chinese warlords until 1937, the remaining pistols were subsequently used in the Spanish Civil War with additional numbers sold to Germany during 1940-1943.
Condition:
Wonderful 99% bright original blue with minimal sharp edge wear limited to the very tips of the rails and around the slot where a stock was previously inserted. Comparable condition fire blue parts with minor fading over the crest of the bolt stop and a face of the trigger. Oil darkened grips with a few very superficial handling marks. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An absolutely wonderful Astra 900, long considered Astra’s flagship pistol, whose design and craftsmanship were an arguable improvement to Mauser’s venerable C96!
Additional information
FB01977
FFL, CNR
26445
7.63
Astra
Spain
Pre WWII
Spain
900
EXC
Mirror
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