Astra Cal 6.35
I found a Astra in my grandmothers house when she passed away, I do not know anything about this pistol. So any info would be great. I will describe it the best I can.
Left side of the slide is Esperanza y Uncerta Guernica (SPAIN) Astra Cal 6.35 a 25 Right side of the slide is the serial # 295228, it is also right above the trigger as well as the handle saftey. The handle appears to be pearl. On the barrel is HOPE with a ingraved crown with PG under it. The mag has a EU with a circle around it.
Anything you can tell me about this pistol would be great, not interested in selling it but would like to know how much it is worth. Thanks
Left side of the slide is Esperanza y Uncerta Guernica (SPAIN) Astra Cal 6.35 a 25 Right side of the slide is the serial # 295228, it is also right above the trigger as well as the handle saftey. The handle appears to be pearl. On the barrel is HOPE with a ingraved crown with PG under it. The mag has a EU with a circle around it.
Anything you can tell me about this pistol would be great, not interested in selling it but would like to know how much it is worth. Thanks
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Member rufe-snow is our small caliber European pistol expert but I'll take a shot at it: This either going to be a Firecat or a Cub model and which one will be easily determined by whether or not it has an exposed or a concealed hammer. The Firecat was the earlier pistol being produced from around 1920 to 1968 while the Cub was introduced in around 1954 and stayed in production until Astra went out of business in 1998. Importation of the Cub into the United States was discontinued in 1968 and that pistol is a bit more desirable than the earlier Firecat. Your pistol sounds like it has been embellished and that is generally going to cause it to drop in value, but in decent shape either of the little pistols will bring around $175. Really nice one naturally bring much more than that. 0 -
The ones with the Hope marking date it to being a early production pistol. My guess probably from the early 1920's. The story behind the marking as I recall, is that Hope was the English translation of Esperanza's name, i.e. Esperanza is the Spanish word for hope.
As mandatory Proof Marks weren't instituted in Spain until the mid 20's, not having any Spanish Proof Marks would be another indication of early production.0 -
The Astra 1924 is based on the Browning M-1906 and may be regarded as an improved version of the Astra 200.? It was marketed around the world under a variety of names, including the Victoria and the Hope.? It remains a tiny pocket pistol, and retains only the grip safety.? It remained in production only until 1930. 0 -
Without a pic or two--depending on condition,,150-250...those little guns were well built. 0
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