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1950 Vintage Astra Model 3000 .32 ACP Pistol w/ Extra Factory Magazine ** Scarce & Interesting Vintage Astra ** SOLD
Guns International #: 101210528 Seller's Inventory #: M19-
Category: Astra Pistols - .32 Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 184
Total Number of Listings: 14865
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
In 1946 Astra introduced the Model 3000, an updated model of the Model 300. The ergonomics were improved with a swelled bottom grip, the magazine release was moved to the left side of the frame behind the trigger, and a loaded chamber indicator was added to the rear of the slide. It was offered in both .32 ACP and .380 ACP and featured a 4" inch barrel, a factory blue finish, a thumb safety mounted on the left side behind the trigger, and checkered black plastic grips. The Model 3000 is 6.25" inches long, 4" inches tall, and weighs 1 pound 6 ounces unloaded. The Model 3000 was manufactured for ten years until 1956, when it was discontinued in favor of Astra's new Model 4000 "Falcon". Despite the ten years it was in production, the total number of Model 3000's produced was only a little over 44,000 which makes finding nice clean examples today quite difficult. This particular example is coded with a "Crown U", making it's date of manufacture 1950. It is a nice all-original gun that is in great shape overall. The blue finish is beautiful on the majority of the gun but shows some light pitting and finish wear on the left side of the slide and frame from the muzzle to the safety lever. This is a result of being stored in a period leather holster. As you can see from the pictures, the rest of the pistol has beautiful original finish that is both bright and glossy. The bore in this Astra is also bright and clean. There is no pitting, erosion, or visible imperfections of any kind. The rifling still shows sharp lands and grooves, we have no doubt that this pistol would shoot just as well today as when it was new in 1950. The original checkered black plastic grips are in excellent condition. Both sides are free from any cracks, chips, or repairs. The checkering and Astra logos are still crisp and provide a lot of grip. All of the controls on this Model 3000 are in perfect working order. The action is nice and tight on the frame and goes into battery perfectly. The safety lever is crisp, the loaded chamber indicator works perfectly, the grip safety functions perfectly, and the trigger is quite good for a small pistol. This Astra comes with 2 original 7-round factory magazines, both are in great shape with nice feed lips and strong springs. This vintage Astra 3000 would be an excellent addition to any gun collection, and would make a really classy and interesting carry gun as well that you can impress your gun buddies with.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Astra
Model: Model 3000
Serial Number: 664016
Caliber Info: .32 ACP (7.65 mm)
Bore: Excellent
Condition: Very Good
Barrels: 4" Inches
Manufacture Date: 1950
Extras: Extra 7-round Factory Magazine