Astra Mod. 4000 Falcon .22 LR Compact Semi-Auto Pistol, Blued, 3.9 in Barrel, 10+1 Capacity
This Astra Mod. 4000 "Falcon" is a compact .22 LR pistol built in Spain with a fixed-barrel blowback design and blued steel construction. It stands out as the first Astra production pistol to feature an external hammer. This example shows matching serial numbers on the butt and rear of the slide, carries Spanish proof marks, and includes its factory box and manual with a matching end label, plus two 10-round magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor rusting and blemishing are present on select metal surfaces.
What's Included
- Astra factory box with Model Falcon graphics and matching end-label
- Astra Model Falcon factory manual
- Two 10-round single-stack steel magazines
The Mod. 4000 Falcon uses a simple blowback, single-action system with a fixed barrel for the .22 LR chambering. Its compact profile pairs a 3.9-inch barrel with an approximate overall length of 164 mm, and a 10+1 capacity suits extended range sessions.
Controls and safety features are comprehensive for its class: a frame-mounted manual safety, half-cock hammer notch, magazine safety, and a loaded-chamber indicator. A top-ejection port aids reliable cycling, while the rear sight is an integral fixed square-notch and the front is a fixed blade on a small ramp.
The pistol is constructed with a blued steel frame and slide and an exposed ring hammer. Checkered brown plastic grips display the Astra sunburst logo along with "MOD. 4000" and "FALCON" legends, providing both period-correct styling and secure purchase. Spanish proof marks confirm its origin and testing.
Notable details include the knurled screw-on front bushing/cap and matching serial numbers on the butt and rear of the slide. The factory box end label matches the pistol’s serial and model. As part of a model family that saw service with Spain’s Corps of Prison Officials, the Falcon carries meaningful historical context within Astra’s lineup.