Astra Model 900
Semi-automatic pistol / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Astra Model 900 is one of many Spanish copies of the German Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol. It shares the same caliber, magazine capacity, and holster type and is generally very similar to the German handgun.
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Astra Model 900 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol Machine pistol (Astra Model 902 and Astra Model 904) |
Place of origin | Kingdom of Spain |
Service history | |
In service | 1927–1945 |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Astra-Unceta y Cia SA |
No. built | 35,076 (all versions) |
Variants | 900, 901, 902, 903, 904 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1.275 kg (Astra 903) |
Length | 308 mm (Astra 903) |
Barrel length | 160 mm (Astra 903) |
Height | 150 mm (Astra 903) |
Cartridge | 7.63×25mm Mauser 9mm Largo |
Caliber | 7.63mm 9mm |
Muzzle velocity | 461.28 m/s (1,513.4 ft/s) |
Maximum firing range | 1,000 m (1,100 yd) |
Feed system | 10, 20 round box magazine |
Sights | Iron |
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