Astra Model 2000 Cub .22 Short Micro Pistol, 2.25 in Fixed Barrel, Single-Action — with 5 Magazines and Leather Holster
This Astra Model 2000 Cub is a micro-size, single-action blowback pistol chambered in .22 Short and made in Spain. It pairs a compact 2.25 in fixed barrel with a 6+1 capacity and brown checkered grip panels featuring Astra medallions and the Cub cartouche. Notable for its tidy dimensions and straightforward field-stripping system, this example comes with five magazines and a leather belt 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: The pistol shows many scratches and blemishes. Small deposits of pitting are present. The bore is clean and shiny but shows some blemishing.
What's Included
- Astra Model 2000 Cub .22 Short pistol
- Five 6-round single-stack steel magazines
- Leather belt holster with flap closure
The Cub is built around a fixed 2.25 in barrel and a single-action blowback system, offering dependable operation in a compact footprint. Field stripping is straightforward, with the fixed barrel retained by a quarter-turn for quick maintenance.
Its micro size makes it notably trim at approximately 4.4 in overall length and about 12.7 oz unloaded. The single-column detachable magazine is rated for 6+1, and a checkered button magazine catch sits at the lower rear of the left grip panel.
Controls and sights are simple and practical: rear-only slide serrations, a right-side ejection port, and fixed sights with an integral front blade and a rear notch. The external hammer has a rounded spur with a lightening hole.
Safety features include a manual thumb safety, a magazine disconnect safety, and a half-cock notch. Marked "Made in Spain," this design was widely exported and was also sold in the U.S. as the Colt Junior prior to 1968 import restrictions.