Astra Model 900

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.

Astra Model 900
An Astra 903 pistol.
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Machine pistol (Astra Model 902 and Astra Model 904)
Place of originKingdom of Spain
Service history
In service1927–1945
Used bySee Users
Wars
  • Northern Expedition
  • Second Sino-Japanese War
  • Spanish Civil War
  • World War II
Production history
ManufacturerAstra-Unceta y Cia SA
No. built35,076 (all versions)
Variants900, 901, 902, 903, 904
Specifications
Mass1.275 kg (Astra 903)
Length308 mm (Astra 903)
Barrel length160 mm (Astra 903)
Height150 mm (Astra 903)

Cartridge7.63×25mm Mauser
9mm Largo
Caliber7.63mm
9mm
Muzzle velocity461.28 m/s (1,513.4 ft/s)
Maximum firing range1,000 m (1,100 yd)
Feed system10, 20 round box magazine
SightsIron
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