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Astra/KFS Model 900 7.63 MM SN: 19933

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Astra/KFS Model 900 7.63 MM SN: 19933
Imported by KFS, Atlanta GA. Astra 900 was a well made and reasonably popular gun. The semiauto 900 was chambered for 7.63mm Mauser (like the C96), and about 21,000 were made from 1928 into the 1930s, the Astra Model 900 has a slightly different lock work, but in overall appearance and operation very closely resembles the Mauser '96 Broomhandle Pistol, and was a popular item both in Europe and further abroad, most famously China. Blade front and 1000-yard tangent rear sights, with a large ring hammer, Spanish proofs on the right side of the barrel, chamber and frame, the two-line Astra nomenclature and patent date on the left grip frame. Fitted with 12-groove walnut grips .Slotted for shoulder stock. Bore has worn rifling with scattered light pitting. Action is smooth/tight. grips are very good, missing lanyard ring. blue finish has dulled, about 60% with edge/handling wear, some areas of very light pin-prick pitting, side plate has turned a gray patina. NRA Condition- Near Good. C&R Firearm.