Astra Model 300 .380 ACP German-Contract Pistol, WaA251 Accepted (1943), Blued, 3.9 in Barrel, Matching Slide/Frame, 2 Magazines, Leather Holster
This Astra Model 300 is a German-contract .380 ACP pistol accepted with WaA251 during WWII. It was made in 1943 and carries Eibar proof marks including the Ñ date letter, with the Astra sunburst logo and the top-of-slide legend "UNCETA Y COMPAÑIA / GUERNICA ESPAÑA." The slide and frame serial numbers are matching. It comes with two factory magazines and a leather flap holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is finish wear from prior handling and use, with light beginning surface oxidation in a few areas. Factory markings and acceptance/proof marks remain clear and legible. See photos for complete details.
What’s Included
- Astra Model 300 .380 ACP pistol (German-contract, WaA251 accepted)
- 2 factory 6-round steel magazines with flat floorplates stamped with the Astra sunburst logo
- Leather flap holster
Built during WWII for German contract, this Model 300 bears the WaA251 Waffenamt acceptance along with Eibar proof house markings, the crowned P final proof, and the Eibar date letter Ñ indicating 1943 production. The slide shows the correct "UNCETA Y COMPAÑIA / GUERNICA ESPAÑA" legend and Astra sunburst branding, reinforcing its provenance.
This compact pistol uses a fixed-barrel, simple blowback system with single-action operation and an internal (concealed) hammer. The tubular slide has longitudinal flutes and a knurled front bushing/lock. It features fixed sights with a blade front and notch rear. Barrel length is 3.9 inches, and capacity is 6+1 in .380 ACP.
Controls and safety features include a heel-type magazine release at the grip base, a manual safety, and a magazine safety. A lanyard ring is fitted at the heel. The pistol has a blued steel frame/receiver and checkered walnut grips.
Matching slide and frame serial numbers add to its appeal for collectors focused on German-accepted Astra pistols. This example remains complete with two factory Astra magazines bearing the sunburst logo on the flat floorplates, and it includes a period-style leather flap holster.