Astra Model 900 - Production and Distribution

Production and Distribution

  • Astra 900: 21,000 weapons from 1927 to 1941 for China, Latin America, Spanish Republicans, and the Wehrmacht (1,050 delivered in 1943).
  • Astra 901: 1655 weapons in 1928, destined mainly for China.
  • Astra 902: 7075 weapons in 1928 to 1933. Some delivered to China, others delivered to the Wehrmacht in 1943.
  • Astra HOPE: 500 weapons made in 1929.
  • Astra 903: 3082 weapons in 1932 to 1934. Same users as the 902.
  • Astra 904: 90+ weapons in 1934.
  • Astra F: 1126 weapons in 1936. Issued to the Guardia Civil during Spanish civil war.
  • Astra E: 548 weapons assembled between 1949, 1951 and 1961 from stored parts. Reserved for export to Egypt, India, Iraq and Pakistan.
  • 8 Astra 900 and 12 Astra 902, as well 9 Astra 400, all rich decorated, was presented to Joseph Stalin during Civil War in 1937.

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