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Astra Model 900 7.63mm SN: 22419

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Astra Model 900 7.63mm SN: 22419
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 three-line Astra nomenclature on the side plate and the Guernica address on the left grip frame. Fitted with 12-groove walnut grips. Slotted for shoulder stock. Bore is very good/bright. Action is smooth/tight. grips are very good, missing lanyard ring. blue finish has dulled, about 80% with edge/handling wear, some areas of very light pin-prick pitting. NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.