Astra Model 400's additional info

JYates308 · May 12, 2024, 08:49 PM

Hi everyone, I have recently acquired two Astra model 400's. The first one I have (serial no. 17,570) I purchased off of Gunbroker and and has a stamp on top of the barrel above the Astra logo that the seller says is the crest of the Spanish Royal Guard. I have never seen any other Astra with this on it. If anybody can confirm or deny this and can provide some additional info would be great. The second Astra I have (serial no. 96,341) I also acquired on Gunbroker. I know this serial no. falls in line of the German contract guns, but I would like to know what these other stamp marks are. This particular one was also chromed, very professionally too, which I have been told was a common thing WWII soldiers did on their bring backs. Any additional info regarding these two pistols will be greatly appreciated ie. Has anyone else seen a chromed Astra, or one with a crest like this one? What are they potentially worth? (Not that I plan on selling them any time soon), estimated year of production for the 17,xxx model. I will post more pics when I can.

JYates308 · May 12, 2024, 08:56 PM

Additional photos:
Pics of the chromed one truly do not do it justice

**Mike Irwin** · May 13, 2024, 11:59 AM

Odd to look at, odd to shoot, but dang they are neat guns!

Jim Watson · May 15, 2024, 08:16 AM

Said to be pretty accurate when you got used to it.

May 13, 2024, 11:59 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,410	Odd to look at, odd to shoot, but dang they are neat guns! __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 15, 2024, 08:16 AM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,590	Said to be pretty accurate when you got used to it.