Astra Model 2000 Cub .22 Short Micro Pistol, Pre-1968 FI Import, Blued, 2.25 in Barrel, 6+1
This Astra Model 2000 Cub is a micro-size, all-steel .22 Short pocket pistol imported by Firearms International prior to the 1968 GCA restrictions. It features a high-polish blued finish, white pearlescent grip panels, and matching serial numbers on the frame, slide, and original box. The package includes two magazines, the original FI box, a factory manual, spare wood grips, and a suede pocket holster.
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: There are visible scratches and blemishes in several areas, and finish loss is present in common handling and high-touch spots.
What's Included
- 2x 6-round steel magazines with flush baseplates and side witness slot
- Astra automatic pistol manual (green cover)
- Suede leather pocket holster with metal belt clip
- Spare checkered wood grip panels
- Original green Firearms International "Cub Automatic Pistol" box, .22 Short, Catalog No. D411A
The Cub uses a blowback, single-action system with an external checkered spur hammer. Safety features include a manual thumb safety, a magazine disconnect safety, and a half-cock notch. The magazine release is the heel-type, and the slide carries vertical rear serrations for positive manipulation.
Dimensions and capacity suit true pocket carry: a 2.25 in barrel, 6+1 capacity, approximately 4.4 in overall length, 3.25 in height, and about 11 oz without the magazine. The flush magazine baseplates sit even with the grip heel, and the pistol wears fixed sights with an integral front blade and integral rear notch.
Production and markings reflect Astra’s small-auto lineage: all-steel construction with a high-polish blued finish and factory markings including "MADE IN SPAIN" and "ASTRA-UNCETA Y CIA. S.A. - GUERNICA - CAL. .22 SHORT." Disassembly is straightforward, using the safety as a hold-open and then rotating the barrel for takedown.
This example comes from the pre-1968 import era, distributed in the U.S. by Firearms International. It is closely related to the Colt Junior family of pocket pistols, with this one retaining period-correct features and matching numbers on the major components and original box.