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Nick96 · November 15, 2002, 08:11 PM

As mentioned previously, Astra made these for Colt as the Colt Jr. for many years. They were most recently reproduced and imported to the U.S. by F.I.E. (Firearms Import & Export) as late as the late 80's or early 90's. Don't know who actually made them. Likely Tangfollio or maybe even Astra. The F.I.E. was sold under the name of "The Best". F.I.E. is out of business, but much of their product line was picked up by E.A.A. (European American Armory) who's most popular current import is the "Witness" clones of the CZ-75.

Bottom line - there are probably lots of spare parts, mags, grips, etc. still available - and of fairly recent manufacture. It's probably worth about the $150 price mentioned. But none the less these were reported to be pretty nice little guns. Beware though, we are talking 1920's technology. So no fireing pin locks, passive safeties, etc. In other words - don't carry it around with a round in the chamber.

November 15, 2002, 08:11 PM	#15
Nick96 Member Join Date: January 26, 2002 Posts: 83	As mentioned previously, Astra made these for Colt as the Colt Jr. for many years. They were most recently reproduced and imported to the U.S. by F.I.E. (Firearms Import & Export) as late as the late 80's or early 90's. Don't know who actually made them. Likely Tangfollio or maybe even Astra. The F.I.E. was sold under the name of "The Best". F.I.E. is out of business, but much of their product line was picked up by E.A.A. (European American Armory) who's most popular current import is the "Witness" clones of the CZ-75. Bottom line - there are probably lots of spare parts, mags, grips, etc. still available - and of fairly recent manufacture. It's probably worth about the $150 price mentioned. But none the less these were reported to be pretty nice little guns. Beware though, we are talking 1920's technology. So no fireing pin locks, passive safeties, etc. In other words - don't carry it around with a round in the chamber.