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Esperanza y Unceta ASTRA M1921/400 Semi-Automatic 9mm ARMY Military Pistol With “CROWN and SUNBURST” Emblem & GRIP SAFETY
Guns International #: 103121351 Seller's Inventory #: 250427
Category: Astra Pistols - Military Pistols - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Esperanza y Unceta ASTRA M1921/400 Semi-Automatic 9mm ARMY Military Pistol
With “CROWN and SUNBURST” Emblem & GRIP SAFETY
Here we present an early manufactured C&R Spanish Astra Model 1921, also known as the Model 1921/400 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol chambered in 9mm Largo and made circa 1921 in Guernica, Spain. Astra Unceta y Cía was a Spanish weapons manufacturer founded on July 17, 1908, under the name Esperanza y Unceta by Juan Esperanza and Pedro Unceta. Initially based in Eibar, the center of the Basque arms industry, the company moved in 1913 to Guernica.
The Spanish War Ministry of King Alfonso XIII began tests in 1919 to replace the Campo Giro pistol as the standard military sidearm. The 9mm Largo Astra Model 400, patented by Pedro Careaga, was selected for the Spanish Army in August 1921, and was also adopted by other Spanish Armed forces. The Astra Model 1921/400 was a Spanish service pistol produced by weapons manufacturer Astra-Unceta y Cia SA. as a replacement for the Campo-Giro 1913/1916, which had also been chambered in 9mm Largo. It was the standard issue sidearm in the Spanish Army during the Spanish Civil War and also saw service in Germany during World War II. The Spanish Navy, along with the German Luftwaffe and the Chilean Navy primarily used the smaller variant Astra 300 and the Wehrmacht later altered the Astra 400 into the Astra 600 to better handle the 9mm Luger. The Model 400 was considered heavy as in order to handle the power of the 9mm Largo round in a blowback action pistol. It gained fame among Spanish Civil War veterans as a strong very reliable pistol, especially under mud and sand conditions, thanks to its hidden hammer, sealing its mechanism from the external elements and its forged slide and frame construction.
Underrated in the past by some American gun experts, who in general had a poor view on Spanish guns because of its origin and its “tubular” “water pistol” looks, the pistol is today an interesting collector piece and much appreciated specifically among German collectors. In addition, it is also an accurate service pistol for target shooting, thanks to its low axis over the hand. A powerful pistol, using original 9mm Largo Spanish military loads were on a par with .38 Super factory loads.
The overall condition is good. Traces of original blue are present. Strong action. The bore is frosted in appearance and maintains sharp rifling. Solid grips. Markings are legible. Magazine well safety disabled. Mixed numbers.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 5-3/4 inches.
Caliber: 9mm Largo
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1500
#250427
Price: $1,500.00
Antique: Yes