September 15, 16, & 17, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Lot #1209:
(C) OUTSTANDING ASTRA 900 .30 MAUSER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL
Inspired by the success of the Mauser C96 stocked pistol in China. Astra introduced the Model 900 with its sole marketing aimed at China. Externally the pistol emulated the C96 Mauser pistol with an entirely new and updated fire control system using a removable side plate for disassembly and service. Rust blue finished with a commercial polish. Chambered for the 7.63 Mauser cartridge with a fire blue finished trigger, safety lever, bolt guide, and rear sight slide. The Astra was a tremendous success through the Chinese civil unrest until the Socialists came into power. Matching numbers found on all primary components with the bolt body numbered 980 on it. 2 piece varnished wood grips with lanyard ring. This model was later produced with a longer 20 shot magazine and available in select fire. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall with most all rust blue finish remaining. Bore is outstanding and grips are superb. Mechanically excellent. Little actual use is evident.