*◊ SUPERB ASTRA M900 WITH CHINESE CHARACTERS.

SN 27599. Cal. 7.63mm. Astra M900 with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front sight and slip-in rear sight marked “50-1000”. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Sideplate marked with usual 3-line Astra address in addition to the three large Chinese characters that translate “Made in Spain”. About 1000 pistols were marked with these characters, most in the 27XXX serial range. Full SN is on the left frame just above the grip panel while the right side of the frame was marked with the Eibar proof, F code signifying 1933 production, and automatic pistol proof. The late automatic pistol proof was applied to the right side of the bbl and bbl extension. Disassembly shows all matching numbers. Major components are rust blued. The extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety, trigger and grip screw are fire blued. The bolt & retaining pins are polished and left in the white. Broadly serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Well over 99% bright orig blue with minimal wear on rails and a small scratch on right frame near retaining pin. Same extraordinary condition applies to fire blued parts whose only wear is limited to the crest of the bolt stop and face of the trigger. Grips with most orig varnish having only a few superficial handling dings. Dull bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily nice M900 with Chinese characters, one of the most desirable variations. 4-52149 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2214

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2214	$5,750.00	◊ SUPERB ASTRA M900 WITH CHINESE CHARACTERS. SN 27599. Cal. 7.63mm. Astra M900 with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front sight and slip-in rear sight marked “50-1000”. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Sideplate marked with usual 3-line Astra address in addition to the three large Chinese characters that translate “Made in Spain”. About 1000 pistols were marked with these characters, most in the 27XXX serial range. Full SN is on the left frame just above the grip panel while the right side of the frame was marked with the Eibar proof, F code signifying 1933 production, and automatic pistol proof. The late automatic pistol proof was applied to the right side of the bbl and bbl extension. Disassembly shows all matching numbers. Major components are rust blued. The extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety, trigger and grip screw are fire blued. The bolt & retaining pins are polished and left in the white. Broadly serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Well over 99% bright orig blue with minimal wear on rails and a small scratch on right frame near retaining pin. Same extraordinary condition applies to fire blued parts whose only wear is limited to the crest of the bolt stop and face of the trigger. Grips with most orig varnish having only a few superficial handling dings. Dull bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily nice M900 with Chinese characters, one of the most desirable variations. 4-52149 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2214 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ SUPERB ASTRA M900 WITH CHINESE CHARACTERS.