April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2021
Lot consists of (A) Engraved Astra Cub 2000 semi automatic pistol. Made 1955 in Spain with Spanish proofs on the barrel and frame. Left side of the frame is marked "Unceta y Compania S.A.", and "ASTRA" on the left heel. Butt is marked "MADE IN SPAIN". Matching serials on the frame, slide, and barrel. Small blade front sight with U-notch style rear. Polished silver finish with factory scroll engraving on the frame and slide. Pearl style grips. Nickel plated magazine, marked "ASTRA" on the base plate. CONDITION: Metal retains 90% or more of its original finish with light wear. Grips are excellent with a few scratches. Bore is clean with crisp rifling. Magazine has light wear. (B) FN Model 1905 semi automatic pistol. Third variant made pre-War. Left side of the slide is marked "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES de GUERRE HERSTAL-BELGIQUE/BROWNING's PATENT DEPSOE". Belgian proofs on the frame, slide and barrel. Matching serials on the frame, slide, and barrel. Small blade front sight with V-notch rear. Period reapplied light blued finish. "FNH" monogram hard rubber checkered grips. Blued steel magazine with "FNH" monogram as well. CONDITION: Metal retains 90% of its reapplied finish with some minor areas of wear and handling marks. There are 2 small spots of cleaned pitting on the slide. Grips have light finish wear. Lightly frosted bore with good overall rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine has some finish wear. JWA
Barrel Length
(A) 2 - 1/4" (B) 2"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .22 Short (B) .25 ACP
Manufacturer
(A) Astra (B) FN
Model
(A) Cub 2000 (B) 1905
Serial Number
(A) 62296 (B) 217032