This is a very fine example of a late production Astra Model 900, Chinese contract semi-automatic pistol with a matching combination wooden shoulder stock/holster. The nine hundred series Astra pistols were produced between 1927 and 1941 with approximately 21,000 total produced. This example has the later style three-line frame markings of: "ASTRA" AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL 7.63/PATENTED JULY, 12. 1928/Unceta y Compania GUERNICA <Spain>", over three Chinese characters. The serial number; "27011" is stamped below the Chinese markings and falls into the noted Chinese contract serial number range. It has the standard Spanish Astra proofs on the right side of the frame along with a single firing proof on the right side of the barrel and barrel extension. It has the standard inverted "v" front sight with the tangent rear sight, marked "50-1000". It has the standard 12-groove walnut grips that are numbered "11" on the back side of each grip. It is complete with a very scarce combination walnut shoulder stock/holster. The attaching iron is correctly unmarked and it is correctly stamped with the pistol serial number "43 27011" inside the lid. The pistol has the rust blued finish with the heat blued small parts.

Excellent plus with 99% of the original blue finish overall with just very minor edge wear with 98% of the heat blued finish on the various small parts. The walnut grips are also in excellent condition with 90% of the varnish still remaining on the grips with minimal handling marks. The refinished shoulder stock is very good with 95% of the blue finish on the metal parts. The top line of the factory logo is light in the center due to a worn roll die; factory error. The Chinese markings are clear and distinct. A very nice looking Chinese contract Astra Model 900 Broomhandle pistol.