Videos tagged with Astra 900

The Astra 902 is a Spanish select-fire machine pistol, evolving from the Astra 900's Mauser C96 design. It features a 20-round fixed magazine and was produced in limited numbers, with rare semi-auto variants. The design incorporates a separate barrel threaded into an extension and a removable side plate for access to finely jeweled internal components.

The Astra Model F is a Spanish machine pistol from the early 1930s, notable for its resemblance to the Broomhandle Mauser and its innovative internal rate-reducing mechanism. This mechanism, located within the grip, allows for adjustable fire rates, significantly lowering it from a standard 900 RPM to approximately 250 RPM for better control during full-auto fire. The video provides a brief overview and live-fire demonstration, with a promise of a more in-depth analysis later.

This guide details the disassembly of the Spanish Astra 900 pistol, highlighting its unique features compared to the Mauser C96. It covers accessing the internals via a removable side plate, revealing a 'jeweled' finish, and emphasizes safety during the process. The Astra 900's design and historical context, particularly its role in the Chinese market, are explored.

This video reviews Leonardo Antaris's comprehensive books on Star and Astra firearms, highlighting Spain's significant but often underestimated contribution to firearms manufacturing. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert, details the historical context, technical evolution, and collector value of these Spanish arms, emphasizing the books' depth and quality as essential references.