Videos tagged with Astra Model 400

This American Rifleman TV segment of "I Have This Old Gun" explores the semi-automatic Astra A300 handgun. The video delves into its features and historical context, highlighting its lineage as an export version of the Astra Model 400 service pistol, which was utilized by the Spanish military from the 1920s to the 1940s. The description also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for more firearms content and provides numerous links to various NRA publications and resources.

This comprehensive review of the Astra Model 400, presented by firearms historian Eric, details its operation, historical context, and technical specifications. The video highlights the pistol's robust construction, its use of the 9mm Largo cartridge, and its unique features like a heel-type magazine release and dual safeties. Eric's high authority level and detailed knowledge provide valuable insights for collectors and enthusiasts interested in this Spanish service pistol.

This video showcases five rare and unique firearms, including the Steyr Hahn Model 1918 pistol, the blowback-operated Astra Model 400, a rare Walther P38 Kurz variant, the open-bolt Voere Model 2005 rifle, and the H&R Model 755 Sahara. It also features the historically significant Remington Model 8 rifle, designed by John Browning and famously used by Frank Hamer.