Guns International #: 102422588
Seller's Inventory #: 45166
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Guns International #: 102422588
Category - Astra Pistols
- Mauser Pistols - Broomhandle
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State:
New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone:
(603) 732-4000
Fax:
(603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1236
Total Listings: 22303
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection. Payment Methods: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Rare Persian Marked Astra 900 Broomhandle Pistol
Description: Serial #25582, 7.63 x 25mm (.30 Mauser), 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is an interesting and handsome pistol that retains 99% plus blue finish, possibly done in Iran at the time of use. Large Persian national crest on the left side of the magazine, and a small sunburst marking on the left side of the receiver above the crest. We have been made aware since listing the pistol that these guns were most likely ordered for Pahlavi royal guard and used until the guns were replaced by the M3A1 Grease Gun. the The safety lever, rear sight, and receiver block retain a commensurate amount of an added nitre blue finish, and the barrel was lengthened to approximate that of the Model 902 Broomhandle. All markings and edges have been left clear and quite sharp, with the markings filled in with white for greater clarity. The grooved wooden grip panels are both numbered to the gun on the interior, and are in very good-fine shape with some minor handling marks and very minor blemishes in the added varnish. There is virtually no information available on these Persian-marked Astras, but one other such pistol, practically identical in every way, was sold by a major house in 2011. That example has the same finish in excellent condition, marked with both the Persian crest and small sunburst, and had the barrel lengthened. This is a remarkable pistol, in excellent condition, and would make a great addition to any collection. FFL or C&R SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |
Guns International #: 102422588
Seller's Inventory #: 45166
Guns International #: 102422588
Seller's Inventory #: 45166