2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Subscriber Services. Contrary to the inserted advertisement circa 1964, there was no documentation to suggest that M600s were the choice of the Luftwaffe.. The Astra sights are small. Platoon commanders share the company and platoon markings but are not part of a squad, so, A20. WaA66, what I have seen of post war West German police marked Astra 600 pistols, is that that police armory personnel marked the frame/slide serial number or a sub-portion of it on two magazines (1/2), barrel bushing, and the barrel bushing lock, beyond what the Spanish did during original manufacture. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Either not all Astra 600s made it into police use or not all were marked. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 9m/m PARABELLUM. It's a very nicely made gun with some interesting . "Astra" logo seal on foreward top slide Chamber marked "Pist.Patr.08 and flaming bomb P proof Opposite side of barrel chamber and rear underside of slide marked last four serial digits. In 1943, the Germans ordered a large quantity of the newly co-designed Spanish Astra 600s in 9x19 mm, essentially a scaled down version of the model 400 (M1921). $50.00 Out of stock SKU: OA-RF-H-049Categories: 24 Hour Gun Show, Holsters & Leather, Military Surplus & MilitariaTag: Geco Astra 600 Holster Remember: Parts may require fitting by a trained gunsmith. ). Always wondered how it got to the states? Apparently a gentleman by the name of Samual Cummings (Interarms) made two major purchases from the Spanish, one in 1956/57 timeframe and the second in 1964/65 timeframe. What might be surprising is the accuracy of the Astra 600. Specifically, they asked for the Astra 400 to be rechambered to 9mm parabellum and for the barrel to be shortened slightly. All Rights Reserved. The SCAR 15P is chambered for 5.56 NATO and, with its 7.5-inch barrel, is the most compact SCAR to date. It was a select-fire 9 x 19 mm Parabellum submachine gun with a wooden body and a steel folding stock. This scaled-down version of the Model 400 appeared in 1923 and was virtually identical to its predecessor in functionality. You didn't even give the Model. The E/L police stamp on the right tang and barrel hood were counterfeit, applied to deceive the uninformed collector. It seems that the post-war German Police marked the frame/slide serial number or a sub-portion of it on the magazines, barrel bushing, and the barrel bushing lock, beyond what the Spanish did during original manufacture. I Have This Old Gun: Astra Model 300 www.americanrifleman.com. The .38 Super will chamber and fire, but has been known to crack Paul, Paul, first contract Astra 600s (1st 10,500) are prized by collectors. The first shipments were sent between October and November 1941 and consisted of 6,000 M400 (1921) pistols in 9mm Largo (Bergmann) and 6,000 M300 pistols in 9mm Corto (.380ACP). I've observed two practices in numbering the magazines. Catalogue of the Valuable Collection of Rare Old Pistols and Guns, formed by Dr. A. L. Fisher. Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. The price of the Astra 600 will largely be tied to the individual guns history. Long gone from the market, we can offer the Model 300 and 600 holsters as used during the Spanish Civil War and by WW2 German Forces who purchased over 80,000 of the Model 300's and 40,000 of the Model 600's Best Sellers New Arrivals $19.95 $4.00 $1.00 $36.00 $39.00 $19.95 $36.00 $39.00 $24.95 Impressed with the quality of Astras arms, Germany soon made substantial purchases. Due to their scarcity and Nazi history, these guns will go for anywhere from $700-$1,000, depending on condition. He holds an NRA certification as a Basic Pistol Instructor and is probably most likely the world's Okayest firearm instructor. Your piece is worth in the $325 to $425 range. It seems that the post-war German Police marked the frame/slide serial number or a sub-portion of it on the magazines, barrel bushing, and the barrel bushing lock, beyond what the Spanish did during original manufacture. Model: ASTRA Model 600/43. Nice article thanks for this, I have a first contract Astra 600 serial 1940, but unfortunately someone in its past was mean to it it appears that steel wool was used on most of the slide, removing much of the bluing. Does anyone else have / know of Astra 600s with both WaAD20 and LBPN markings? 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. Approximately 60,000 of these pistols were ordered and paid for by Nazi Germany from Astra in late 1943 to be shipped through occupied France to Germany. This Astra 600/43, displayed on an Armory Racks Wall Hugger, is unusual in it has markings of a wartime accepted gun, and a post-war deployed German Police gun. I understand that serial numbers up to 10500 were delivered to the Germans and WaAD20 accepted on the right tang. Pictures would sure help in a question like this. These were exported to Nazi Germany and were also sold on the civilian market. Petersen Pub. An additional 3,550 guns that had been in the process of being assembled but had not been paid for were completed and exported beginning in October 1950. Proof marks, especially a letter code will give you the exact year. It's not inexpensive, but the value of the book is extremely high. As you may know, Franco didn't capture complete power until, with the help of German and Italian intervention, 1939. Unlike second contract (undelivered) Astra 600s, they are stamped WaAD20 on the right tang. In terms of design, a straight blowback pistol has to have a way to prevent the breach from opening too early. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. He is a. SS1908-137 . Astra Automatic Pistols, by Leonardo M. Antaris. The company was founded as Esperanza y Unceta by Juan Esperanza and Pedro Unceta. If so, can you jump in with a serial number, or at least a partial, and thoughts on this topic? The used value of an ASTRA 600 pistol has risen $50.41 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $707.08 . They were put together and you have your mismatch. In 1941, Astra sold 6000 Model 400 pistols to the German military (along with the first order of 6000 Model 300s). Somehow, someway, one made it to my hands in the swamps of Florida. I once owned a Star B that was LPN marked and had the remnants of the WaAD20 on the tang. Your 31XXX frame was most certainly sold to West Germany in the early 1950s, so with very high certainly, your mismatched frame and slide were not together for the first five or six years of their existence, and maybe much longer. It became an eye-catching pistol in film and movies that stood out perfectly as the bad guy gun of choice. Esperanza left the firm to start his own business. [6] Around fifteen pistols were manufactured to fire .32 ACP. The value of $1,200 is a little high, but not much. Serial number 33925. A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have". Good or better condition Astras are common, in any serial number range, including near-mint. Now if you find one with a serial number below 10,500, that was a Nazi issue piece. In 1956 Astra introduced the Model 4000, also designated the Falcon. Its primary innovation was an external hammer and the elimination of the grip safety, though the gun retained the grip These were exported to Nazi Germany and were also sold on the civilian market. I'll get back to that. The Model 3000 never Markings vary somewhat over the production range, but most have some variation of ASTRA Mod. Now, I finally have a chance to own one. (some coarsely checked and some finely checked) with no logo. marked 765 m/m. The majority of these holsters were made by Freidrich Offerman and Soehne of Bensberg, whose military code, dkk, was marked on the obverse side along with the last two digits of the issue year. In 1951, then West Germany purchased post-war, what they couldnt take delivery of during the war, and then some, paying for them a second time. About 8000 were delivered (and Nazi marked) before the Nazi retreat from France so Astra built the rest of the guns and stored them. [4] Approximately 50,000 were ordered by Germany, with the first delivery of 2,950 pistols taking place on 16 May 1944. 1 Pistols 2 Rifles 3 Machine guns 4 Submachine guns 5 Anti-tank weapons 6 Other Weapons 7 See also 8 External links 9 References Pistols Rifles Machine guns Submachine guns Anti-tank weapons Other Weapons See also List of equipment used in World War II List of World War II Luftwaffe aircraft weapons List of aircraft of the World War II Luftwaffe strafing of Guernica on April 26, 1937 destroyed three-quarters of the city but spared the Astra factory. Astra 300 9 item; Astra 400 14 item; Astra 600 25 item; Ballester Molina 13 item; Browning 1922 10 item; Bushmaster ACR 5 item; Carcano 10 item; CZ27 12 item; CZ50/70 18 item; The Astra 600 was a Spanish semi-automatic pistol used during World War II by the Wehrmacht. The 600 was basically a variant of the 9mm Largo Model 400. Examples with Nazi markings do bring a premium, but again, collectors need to look out for counterfeits. We offer a 7 day inspection period and hassle free returns to ensure every customer is happy with whatever they buy from us. TJ. The Astra 400 had a 5.9-inch barrel and was chambered in the underappreciated 9mm Largo. Page 1 2 . Buy Astra 600/43 9mm Luger 5.25" Single-Action Pistol 1945 Waffenamt C&R: GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Pistols Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 984381531 . The magazine numbering suggests there was also a second numbered magazine stamped 2 for this gun. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Model 600 had a internal hammer and fired with an unlocked breech, blowback mechanism. Ive taken to collecting Astra 600s the past couple of years. The German military placed a large order chambered in both calibers. Most wartime deployed Astras 600s did not see post-war use, and many were GI bring-back trophies. Forum. I will post pics tonight. providing a loaded chamber indicator pin beneath the removable rear sight. top and bottom and the letter E superposed at the top and U at the bottom. The various models were sold to various police forces around the world, and a number were imported to the United States. Markings: The top right rear of the slide is marked "UNCETA & COMPANIA S.A. / GUERNICA ESPANA". This is the infamous force whose craven bombing and Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297, If it's a 9mm Parabellum, then it's an Astra 600. It also featured a concentric recoil spring, barrel lugs that rotated into recesses in the In addition to the grip safety, the gun Model 300s were made in 7.65 and 9mm Kurz (.380) It looks to have the Royal Spanish coat of arms on the grip (s). JavaScript is disabled. The top left rear of the slide is marked ""ASTRA" MOD.600/43 / 9M/M . Reply . They work, at least for shooting at a square range. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I thought it looked hideous, so I added the wood grips. The Model 600 used the same magazine release button as the I doubt that a mix up occurred while the property of the German police. Condor. The gun was discontinued in 1968, with a total production run of only 11,432. ASTRA MODEL 600 MILITARY & POLICE, .32ACP OR 9MM MAG. The Model 400 magazine has no such tab on the side (s). That also left Astra with nearly 30,000 completed guns and parts, many of which had been ordered and paid for by Nazi Germany. Germany ordered 41,500 of them, and production began. The Nazi Wehrmacht needed more pistols. Astra 600s were already being deployed extensively and perhaps the WaAD20 marked pistols were just another needed Astra 600, perhaps a no cost to them (pure speculation). No waffen acceptance stamps but a wolff spring kit for 11 bucks and a few mags from Numrich and I was off and running. I would have thought that most of the WaAD20 pistols were war trophies or destroyed. My own Model 300, which was one of the first 6000 shipped to the Nazis, is beautifully finished and reasonably accurate, with a relatively light trigger pull. It looked similar, had the same hefty recoil spring surrounding the barrel, but was slightly smaller and chambered in 9mm Parabellum due to an order by the Germans in 1943 who called it the "Pistole Astra 600/43." the left grip (like the Models 3000 and 4000). There is reference to a third purchase in 1993 by Interarms, which, of course, would be import marked. Chambered for the 9mm Largo, this gun was based on the Campo-Giro with its tubular slide moving in frame grooves and blowback action, but had an internal [7], The Astra 600s that were sold to the German military during World War II are commonly referred to as "first contract" Astra 600s. What a great gun for any collector. Toward the end of the Spanish Civil War the German Condor Legion joint task force ordered Astra Model 300 pistols for their pilots. black checkered plastic. However, sales were good in the rest of the world, and the gun was particularly popular in the Middle East. From appearances and the lack of markings it was a civilian-sale gun. It probably no coincident that the Spanish were interested in unloading the 30,000+ pistols made for the Germans in 1944. the total Model 300 production was sold to the German military during World War II--85,390 pistols (63,000 in .380 and 22,390 in .32). (6.35 x 16mm). The LBPN grip strap marking signifies post-war use by the Landesbereitschaftspolizei Niederschsen. and fire in it, including the 9mm Steyr, the 9mm Parabellum, the .38 Auto, and even the semi-rimmed 9mm Browning Long. I have one Astra 600 above 10500 that is LPBN marked on the grip strap. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. LSB#: 130205NW12 Make: Astra Model: 600/43 Serial Number: 56192 Year of Manufacture: 1943-1945 Caliber: 9mm Parabellum Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine Markings: The left side of the slide is marked ""Astra' Mod.600/43 / 9m/m Parabellum" and with a flaming bomb "P". Its actually efficient to remove the magazine. The Astra 600 uses adirect blowback sytem (Travis Pike for TTAG) The gun utilized an internal, single action only hammer and a very interesting magazine release. If I showed the Astra to most people, they couldnt identify the gun as a Nazi pistol. Maybe it plays a role in your friend's pistol, maybe it is the reason for your friend's pistol. Like both of those pistols, the Astra 600 also gets that rap, but in a different way. standard Spanish military sidearm until 1946. 04-07-2021, 10:48 AM #5. Heres what they are: Knight w/shield, O w/plus sign above it and a bomb w/ a P in it. We dont know for certain, but these likely came from stock piles of confiscated side arms from the German army and / or depots of unissued side arms. The frame was altered to have a solid contoured backstrap sans safety. E-mail Webmaster Mission Impossible (the TV Series) made the Astra guns a bad-guy favorite. Some of this information came from PMs from other forum members, so credit it due to them, albeit anonymously. In other cases, I've seen the full 5-digit number. frame, a grip safety operated by a flat spring, and a Browning-designed Colt-style disconnector. Tell me if this list is good lol. were delivered to the Nazis were given a Waffenamt inspection proof consisting of a stylized eagle over WaAD20. Firearms shown here are for display and education purposed only. The Big Book of Surplus Firearms, Due to the military situation in France, the balance of the contract wasn't completed until 1951. The demand of used ASTRA 600 pistol's . In the late '70s and '80s, the company faced a decline in sales that led to the 1998 merger of Astra y Unceta Cia and the bankrupt Star Bonifacio Echeverria S.A. Produced by Unceta y Compania S.A. Guernica Espana in 1945 as indicated by the Spanish date code "p". OR GRIPS. slides, as it is too powerful for the Astra, and the 9mm Parabellum can also be dangerous due to the radical headspace difference between it and the Largo. Stocky's Owner Don Bitz walks David Faubion through the company's new rifle stocks for 2023. Astra 600s that lack the Wermacht stamp tend to be cheaper and are a great way to get into surplus handguns. shape and magazine release of the Model 3000. Model: ASTRA Model 600/43 Serial Number: 50137 Year of Manufacture: 1945 Caliber: 9mm Parabellum Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine Markings: The top right rear of the slide is marked "UNCETA & COMPANIA S.A. / GUERNICA ESPANA". The result was the MP 38, a revolutionary submachine gun design which . The earliest Model 400s (Type I) had the original E/U logo atop the slide and were marked on the rear slide ESPERANZA Y UNCETA, GUERNICA ESPAA, PISTOLA DE 9 m/m, MODELO 1921. Francos Spain was officially neutral in the WWII, but provided military support to the Axisin several ways, including the sale of arms. From that moment until late 1944, Astras primary interest was to fill these requisitions. prison service, and the navy. Conversion kits, consisting of an extra barrel and slide, were also available to convert the Model 4000 to .22 First, make the slide massive and heavy. Condition: Original, New Old Stock . Bob Meinert, FN Marketing Director, introduces FN's first commercial pistol suppressor, the FN Rush 9Ti. Not painful or anything though. Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. Any surplus favorites you are a fan of? Neither of the magazines are numbered. Picked up an unusual, but solid Astra 600 9mm :) Jump to Latest Follow Follow As you note, this explains why most are not import marked; all pre 68. We know from a number of LBPN sub serial number 10500 marked Astra 600s that post-war German police forces didnt seem to mind using WaAD20 marked Astras. Here is a very early marked Astra numbered magazine on GB! It was replaced with the Model 4000. Shortly after Nazi Germany occupied France in July 1941, contacts were established between the German Armed Forces and the Spanish armament industry. To be certain that your example is original, it needs to be in the correct serial range and have the right side of the tang marked with waffenamt that consists of a E/WaAD20. At 8.1-inches overall with a very distinctive 5.3-inch barrel, the 600 was a chunky gun,. Personally, it provides a more memorable experience at the range than your standard handgun. Have you entertained the thought that an inspector from the German procurement offices could have been stationed in Spain looking after both Star and Astra contracts, the Germans had a hand in the 600 design. in any gun is dangerous, due to improper cartridge seating. The Spanish built the Astra 600 to be a robust, durable, and simple firearm. We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. Manufactured by Unceta y Cia, Guernica, Spain, from 1942 until 1948 as a substitute pistol for use in the German military service. Early grips were made of horn, hard rubber, or mottled brown plastic, with the Astra logo on the upper half. Catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of Rare Antique Guns and Pistols, Edge Weapons, Accessories, Etc. Want to add to your collection? Keep in mind that many Astra pistols have had their grips replaced with unmarked stocks due to age. WEIGHT - 35 OZ. Still, they were short on handguns and contracted with the Spanish firm Astra Unceta y Cia to produce their Astra pistols. I recently picked up my dads Astra 9mm, I am needing help with some of the markings. Any help would be great, The first two markings are simply proof tested and accepted . For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I always thought they were neat-looking pistols. Have Astra 600 pistol collected by my grandfather from a dead German soldier during the latter part of WWII. The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. Pistols manufactured in 1924 are stamped with that date RJK. Wish now that I hadn't sold itif memory serves me correctly, the small parts were numbered, I suppose by a police armory. Great piece of shootable history . The used value of an ASTRA 600 pistol has risen $7.73 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $707.08 . The new company was known as A.S.T.A.R., but it ended operations by the end of 1988. The inside of the barrel and rifling look good, too. [3] Supply to Germany stopped when German occupation of the border between Spain and France ceased and supply lines were cut. In 1943, when it was clear that the war would be a prolonged conflict, Germany dispatched two engineers to Astra. The safety lever was moved to the tang behind the left grip plate. German: German Mfg. also featured a thumb safety, a magazine safety, and a slide that locked open when the last round was fired. There were a few options, but the Spanish Astra 600 provided a reliable 9mm pistol that was not German manufactured. Knowing the penchant, a number of unscrupulous vendors have placed waffenamt markings on alt-of-range pistols. PY, here are my thoughts to the situation you have posed. The Astra 600, a slightly shorter and lighter version of the Astra 400 that is chambered in 9mm Luger, [6] was later developed for export sales, primarily to Nazi Germany. Looking to possibly sell for right price. The sale of pistols by Spain to Germany for police use occurred in the early 50s, at least 5-6 years later. The Waffenamt markings and serial number ranges for Nazi-associated Astra pistols is well known and documented, and pistols falling into these ranges are worth 3-4 times what the unmarked specimens go for. In my 20 or so years collecting I only came across an Astra 600 once, and I passed on it because the guy was way too proud of it and would not budge on the price, primarily because of the German markings. It looked similar, had the same hefty recoil spring surrounding the barrel, but was slightly smaller and chambered in 9mm Parabellum due to an order by the Germans in 1943 who called it the Pistole Astra 600/43. The numbers on your gun should be the same, so somewhere along the line the frame and slide became mismatched. View more in our Astra Pistols Price Guide. The black leather is completely in tact - as is the original stitching. Notify . In 1949 Astra sold all the remaining pistols in . The 600 magazine has a tab protruding from the right hand side of the floor plate to assist removing the magazine. The GB magazine could be from Astra #9011, or 19011, 29011, 39011, 49011, or 59011. This is very rear pistol in good condition. The Model 600 is 15 millimeters shorter than the Model 400, but has a slightly longer grip, though both magazines hold 8 rounds. The Model 800, also known as the Condor, was a redesigned Model 600, chambered for the 9mm Parabellum. This is very rear pistol in good condition. I regret that now. It has no military or police markings, no foreign proofs and not even importer's markings. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 12 Image (s) Astra Regent Cadix clone Kimel .32 S&W Long 7 Shot model 5000 Guardian Snubnose 2 inch Revolver . Go . The pistol is chambered for 9mm Largo but was designed to interchangeably fire 9mm Luger, 9mm Steyr, 9mm Browning Long, and .380 A.C.P. Copyright 2008 & 2009 by Ed Buffaloe. There is no way to know if it saw Wehrmacht service before the end of the war. These Astras were Eagle over WaAD20 proofed in France by the Germans, and made ready for use by the Wehrmacht. Approximately 30,000 undelivered and another 15,000 post war manufactured Spanish Astra 600s were used by various German Police forces in the 1950s, perhaps into the early 1960s. Astra designed military holsters. The gun should be finished with a rust blue, and have wood checkered panels and an unnumbered magazine marked with the Astra E/U logo on the lip extension. The company produced high-end 1911-pattern pistols in addition to AR-15 rifles for the civilian, law enforcement, and military market in Europe, Central, and South America. This pistol had an external hammer, no grip safety, and plastic grips. 1903 Front Sight Cover, Parkerized, No Markings . 600s were brought into the US in the 1960s. rigorous testing to become Spains standard military handgun. LPN and LBPN used pistols are easy to identify, as they were commonly marked on the grip straps. The .380 magazine is unmarked; the .32 magazine is marked 7.65mm. Most Astra pistols are marked on the top strap with the name "Astra" along with the model designation. The Astra I have is a civilian model, and it originally came with white plastic grips, with the Astra logo. This Astra 600, serial number 8901, was a First Contract weapon and WaAD20 proofed in 1944. Answer:I also happen to be a fan of the 300/400/600 family of Spanish blowback Astras. 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Click Here to view our Gunbroker page! achieved the same popularity that had been enjoyed by the Model 300. Some later barrels were stamped 9m/m. The extractor, grip [1] A smaller variant for both domestic and export sales, the Astra 300, was offered in .32 ACP and .380 ACP. Explore over 425 Million sold for prices with item details and images. 2020 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collectors Price & Reference Guide by Jerry Lee. The MP 36 was a submachine gun designed and produced by Germany during World War II. The first group of Model 600s (up to serial number 10,500) which The 12 month average price is $707.08 used. Campo-Giro in favor of a barrel bushing la Browning, making the gun much easier to disassemble. What is the likely scenario for multiple WaAD20 marked Astra 600s to also find their way into use post-war and also get LBPN marked. Has anyone seen GI bring back papers for a Astra 600? Clip vs. Magazine: Whatsthe difference? Sorry for bad lay out . In 1953, the company name changed again and became Astra y Unceta Cia, S.A. New models were produced over the years, many of original designs and others that were replicas of well-known American manufacturers. The amount of information is almost overwhelming; more like an encyclopedia than the typical gun book. When the WaAD20 marked Astras were used by the LBPN, they were so marked and thus the dual-markings. In 1943 the Nazis ordered and paid for 50,000 guns, and deliveries started in 1944. SIGforum.com Main Page SIG Pistols I inherited my uncle Bill's Astra 600. Here's a visual comparison of markings on the SIG P6 (on top) vs. the P225 (on bottom): SIG Sauer P6 (top) and P225 (bottom) The SIG P225's external markings look identical to its P220, P226, and P228 siblings of the same era: proof marks on the slide chin, full serial number, "P22X," and "Made in W. Germany" marking on the slide, etc. As WWII pistols escalated in value, unscrupulous vendors began to fake Nazi markings. scarce outside of Spain. . The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The P date code places manufacture in 1945. Collectors premiums on those have driven prices over $600. A community dedicated to Lugers, Central Powers, Axis, Allied and related WW-I and WW-II pistols by their scholars, collectors, owners and enthusiasts. originally designed in the mid-1940s, at the same time as the Model 700, but actual production did not get under way until 1958. It works with a simple blowback system, which is as simple as it gets. It was discontinued sometime around 1986. Amongst todays collectors, the Astra M600, in the Nazi serial range, is one of the more desirable of the military procurement pistols. The rear sight is dovetailed in, making it adjustable for windage. A rare few featured smooth wooden grips. Standard proof marks on the Astra 600. The Astra 300 was introduced a year after the Astra 400. The overall condition is nearing fine. The 600 was basically a variant of the 9mm Largo Model 400. In 1913 the company moved to a location in Guernica, Spain. Unceta y Compania was one of the few companies that the government allowed to stay in business. Astra M600 Nazi Range pistols currently available from Historic Investments: No products were found matching your selection. Caliber 9x19mm (9mm Parabellum). But under wartime exigencies the Germans often had to use their 9mm Parabellum ammunition in the Model 400s. The back of the holster shows some surface scratching, none of which goes completely through the leather. The barrels of these early pistols were stamped PIST PATR 08. models. WorthPoint is the largest resource online for identifying, researching and valuing antiques. This pistol works just fine--I've fired a box or two of regular velocity 9mm through it with no malfunctions. Small, simple, and not the fastest sights for combat shooting. That supports the belief that the pistols were stamped by the Germans upon receipt, not at the factory.
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