Astra Modelo 1915 .32 ACP 9-Shot WWI Spanish Semi-Auto Pistol
Built in Guernica by Esperanza y Unceta during World War I, this Astra Modelo 1915 combines early semi-automatic engineering with uncommon magazine capacity for the era. French dual-star proof marks confirm wartime procurement, while matching serial numbers on slide and frame preserve its historical integrity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Light markings and areas of finish loss are present from previous handling and use, but they do not affect function or bore quality.
What’s Included
- Original 9-round steel magazine with eight witness holes and lanyard-loop floorplate
Produced before the well-known Ruby series, the Modelo 1915 represents Astra’s first major pocket-pistol design. Its straight-blowback, single-action mechanism is paired with a forward-mounted safety and heel-type magazine release—features that reflect Spanish service requirements of the time.
The 9-round capacity offered exceptional firepower for a pocket pistol in 1915, making it a sought-after sidearm for officers on both sides of the Pyrenees.
Lathe-cut spiral slide serrations and a deep charcoal-blue finish set this variant apart from later production runs. Twin five-pointed star proofs and the oval “EU” manufacturer code remain crisp and legible.
Fixed blade front and integral rear U-notch sights provide a straightforward sight picture, while checkered walnut grips give a secure, comfortable hold.