Astra Model 600/43 9mm Luger Semi-Auto Pistol, WWII Era, 5.3 in Fixed Barrel, Blued, Matching Numbers, 3 Mags & Holster
This WWII-era Astra Model 600/43 from Unceta y Cia is a Spanish-made, full-size 9mm Luger pistol produced circa 1944–1945. It features matching slide and frame serial numbers, correct Eibar proof-house stamps, and a circled "P" nitro proof on the barrel. The top of the slide is marked "ASTRA MOD. 600/43" and "UNCETA Y CIA - GUERNICA, ESPAÑA." It carries the German designation "Pistole 600/43" but does not have a German Waffenamt acceptance mark. It comes with three 8-round magazines and a leather full-flap holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Cosmetic scratches and blemishes are present. The rifling is deep and defined but shows some blemishing. Small deposits of pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Three 8-round steel single-stack magazines
- Leather full-flap holster with external magazine pocket
Built on an all-steel frame with a blued finish and checkered hardwood grips, this Model 600/43 retains the robust construction associated with Spanish service pistols of the era. It is a straight blowback, semi-automatic design with an 8+1 capacity in 9mm Luger, a fixed 5.3-inch barrel, and a full-size profile.
The slide is fitted with vertical grasping serrations and an integral rear sight notch, paired with a fixed front blade. A heel-style magazine release is used, and a lanyard ring is set at the butt for retention. At the muzzle, the distinctive knurled front spring cap serves as the recoil-spring retainer—an identifying feature of the pattern.
Factory legends are present along the top of the slide: "ASTRA MOD. 600/43" and "UNCETA Y CIA - GUERNICA, ESPAÑA." Proofs include Eibar proof-house stamps on the left frame and a circled "P" nitro proof on the barrel. The slide and frame carry matching serial numbers.
This example dates to the WWII period (1944–1945) and bears the German designation "Pistole 600/43" while lacking a Waffenamt acceptance mark, aligning with documented production and delivery variations for the model.