Overall a very collectible early astra pistol please note we only accept mastercard and visa as payment options maker. Though astra closed in 1998, production records were kept. The pictures alone are worth the price of the book, but practically anything worth knowing about astra can be. Each pull of the trigger on a dao semi automatic pistol requires the same amount of pressure. Only the 9mm version will have a german military acceptance stamp which is the stick eagle over waa 251. Antaris astraautomatic pistols 1988, sterling coloradousa, edition firac publishing co format. None average male hand average female hand 1911 government. Know what your astra unceta firearms are worth with this uptodate 6page. Over the past 9 years, the book was rewritten and rephotographed. Since approximately 1927, spanish law has required that every firearm manufactured in spain be submitted to the eibar proof house for testing prior to being released for sale. As someone with an interest in firearms, i thought you might like to know of my new book astra firearms and selective competitors. Astra firearms and selected competitors is in the same large format as his earlier star book, over 800 pages, filled with absolutely stunning photos, most in color. From the 2009 standard catalog of firearms, 19th edition. Both of these companies made a wide range of military and commercial handguns, and antaris book cover everything.
A somewhat commercially successful blowback pistol design in the more powerful calibers was produced. Leonardo antaris has written massive and excellent volumes on two of the major companies in the spanish firearms industry, star and astra. One reason for the rounds success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Though astra closed in 1998, production records were kept by the guardia civil who allowed me ready access. They ordered 63,000 pistols chambered for the 9mm kurz and 22,390 pistols chambered in 7.
Astra automatic pistols by antaris signed legacy collectibles. I just received my longawaited copy of the ultimate astra book by len antaris, and it is in one word breathtaking. Each pull of the trigger on a dao semiautomatic pistol requires the same amount of pressure. Gun digest book of automatic pistols assembly\disassembly, is the indispensable guide to diy disassembly, repair, and reassembly of semiautomatic pistols of all types. It is a little vauge on some of the very earlier pistols such as the m1911 astra, but does mention them in some detail. Frame is very good showing some blue loss on grip strap. If you need a heavier caliber for homedefense needs, look at glock pistols and remington pistols that have a 9mm or. This book details the history of the pistol, production variations and tables, and photos of different variations, including prototypes.
Antaris follow a simply and effective layout, with the book divided into chapters on each model of pistol made very neat by astras simple system of. Astra firearms and selected competitors is an encyclopedic reference, truly the final word on astras firearms. Astra automatic pistols has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Spain has a fairly long history of building military and police service pistols for home consumption. The astra model 900 is one of many spanish copies of the german mauser c96 semi automatic pistol. The gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly. Hi, for sale are two hard to find books for collectors. It is astra automatic pistols by leonardo antaris and the subject is pretty selfexplanatory. Our book today isnt particularly flashy or exciting, but it is a solid piece of research. On this page i like to show you my private pieces concerning this topic.
After having published astra automatic pistols in 1988, it was apparent that a more comprehensive work was needed. Pdf download from the 19th edition of standard catalog of firearms. One round is fired each time the trigger of a semi automatic pistol is pulled. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. The book is not only the most definitive i have ever seen on astra pistols, it is the only. A collection of manuals and instructions related to firearms, handheld weapons, and other related products. Astra pistol the firearms forum the buying, selling or. You will find the weapons on left ordered by their country of origin.
Ranging from the earliest eibartype pistols and campogiros to the most modern guns, each of astra s models is examined in extraordinary detail. Astra pistols are not only popular in spain but also have a wide sale in other countries, including the u. Astra model 300 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Astra the selection process and finetuning of the design lasted for years after the counts death, but the astra 400 was in full production by 1921. Star pistols by antaris napca national automatic pistol. Two spanish firms perhaps more, but only two responded were invited by the government to submit selfloading pistols for rigorous testing to become spains standard military handgun. Astra automatic pistols by leonardo antaris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book is just superior with a lot of hard work and research apparent.
Completely updated pricing for anschutz firearms with new entries and photos value trackers. Each chapter includes a history of the pistol, production variations and. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, well send you an email. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks. On consignment we have an astra model 600 semi auto pistol in 9mm. Astra unceta y cia was a spanish weapons manufacturer founded on july 17, 1908 under the name esperanza y unceta by juan esperanza and pedro unceta. They were one of just three or four companies allowed to make pistols after the spanish civil war ended in 1939, and they were generally regarded as the best of the group.
It shares the same caliber, magazine capacity, and holster type and is generally very similar to the german handgun. Original grips are good with some handling wear present. We are offering for a sale an astra constable semi automatic pistol chambered in. Astra automatic pistolsby leonardo antaris youtube. The 400 borrowed various design features from the browning 1910 and colt 1903 pocket pistols. It is astra automatic pistols by leonardo antaris and the. A semi automatic pistol is a type of handgun which utilizes the energy of the fired cartridge to cycle the action of the gun and advance the next available cartridge into position for firing. Quarto sized 8 34 x 11 14 hardcover blue leatherette covers and gilt titles. The astra model 300 featured on this page is one of only 10,000 pistols that was delivered to the nazis on february 24, 1944. Early on he worked for a local stove manufactory, which awakened his interest in the metal working business. After a presentation of spanish proofs, commonly encountered crests, and astras engraving codes, attention is turned to individual models. The descriptions are all according to the shown weapons and some datas are from following books axis pistols from still.
Astra 400 service pistol, a great collectible squirt gun. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Astra automatic pistols by leonardo antaris and the subject is pretty selfexplanatory. Star firearms and astra firearms by leonardo antaris. Feb 27, 20 our book today isnt particularly flashy or exciting, but it is a solid piece of research. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j.
However, the index cannot be completed until the book is in the numbered page. An excellent reference book on the famous astra pistols. Astra firearms and selected competitors is an encyclopedic reference, truly the final word on astra s firearms. The book is not only the most definitive i have ever seen on astra pistols, it is the only book i have found on this subject. Browse all new and used astra pistols for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Here is a beautiful astra constable ii walther ppk style semiauto pistol chambered in. I was a little surprised that a book of this quality had no dust cover, but the book, itself, is excellent. Includes scanned manuals, flyers, walkthroughs, and advertising. Astra model 900, bayard 1908, beretta m1923, bergmannbayard pistol, bergmann 1896, bergmann mars, bergmann simplex, borchardt c93, colt m1900, davis warner infallible, dreyse m1907, fn m1900, fn model 1903, fn model 1910, frommer stop, glisenti. Ranging from the earliest eibartype pistols and campogiros to the most modern guns, each of astras models is examined in extraordinary detail. Experienced gunsmith and popular gunwriter kevin muramatsu brings us this new edition of gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly, the indispensable guide to diy disassembly, repair, and reassembly of semiautomatic pistols of all types, including todays most popular models.
This beauty hardly has any wear on it and looks near mint in the original box. Well written and the period photographs are excellent. Designed by john browning and introduced by fabrique nationale of belgium, this cartridge has achieved worldwide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. The library astra semiauto pistols by antaris napca. Stepbystep disassembly and reassembly instructions for over 90 models and over 300 closelyrelated variants, detailed photographs and clear, simple text make it easy to. Browse and buy a vast selection of firearms books and collectibles on.
It is fed by a removable single column box magazine with a 7 round capacity. Published in 1988 by firac publishing, sterling colorado. Some modern semiautomatic pistols are double action only da or dao. Theodor bergmann 18501931 was from a family of brewmeisters and innkeepers in spessartdorf, germany. Antaris follow a simply and effective layout, with the book divided into chapters on each model of pistol made very neat by astras simple system of numbering different models. May 26, 2011 clean and maintain your astra model 300 yourself. Gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly, is the indispensable guide to diy disassembly, repair, and reassembly of semi automatic pistols of all types.
Oct 29, 2010 as someone with an interest in firearms, i thought you might like to know of my new book astra firearms and selective competitors. Astra automatic pistols by antaris signed 81119 excellent condition hardcover signed by leonardo m. Dao semi automatic pistols are most generally recommended only in the smaller, selfdefense, concealable pistols, rather than in target or hunting pistols. One round is fired each time the trigger of a semiautomatic pistol is pulled. Antaris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This pistol features a blued steel frame with checkered wood grips, blued slide, and 5. These pistols have a long and important history in spanish firearms manufacture as they are among the best that have been produced in spain. A semiautomatic pistol is a type of pistol that uses the energy of the fired cartridge to cycle the. The pistol utilizes a ramp front sight and a notch rear sight, both of which are cut into the slide and are not adjustable. The first complete reference text devoted exclusively to astras automatic pistols and their accessories how rare is your astra pistol. Pistols and revolvers find handgun information from the worlds foremost firearms experts with this selection of pistol and revolver books. This astra model 300 pistol is a single action, semiautomatic pistol that is chambered for the 7. A semiautomatic pistol is a type of handgun which utilizes the energy of the fired cartridge to cycle the action of the gun and advance the next available cartridge into position for firing. This pistol was manufactured between 19281936 and is a c.
Gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly. The handgun books here cover a range of topics, from concealed carry pistols and combat shooting to model 1911 information and handgun gunsmithing tutorials. Napca the library astra semiauto pistols by antaris. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This 635mm blowback eibartype automatic was based on the. This used astra 900 is a semiautomatic pistol which fires the 7. Semiautomatic pistol news newspapers books scholar jstor. Wwii collectors will really like the information presented on wwii pistols ordered and delivered to the german armed forces during the war.
Welcome to my overview due to the variety of pistols for the german wehrmacht. Apr 28, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Add to favorites free registration tutorial videos contest new today new this week articles gun appraisals affiliate programs free targets faqs contact us gun links click here to tell a friend about us. The astra tubular slide pistols model 400, 300, 600, etc.
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