Astra Model 2000 Cub .22 Short Micro Pistol - Blued, 2.25 in Fixed Barrel, 6+1
The Astra Model 2000 Cub is a compact, all-steel, single-action blowback pistol chambered in .22 Short, a notably uncommon semi-automatic pistol caliber. This example stands out for its original Firearms International import packaging, matching numbers on the slide and frame, and factory markings from Guernica, Spain. Its micro size, fixed barrel, and lanyard ring add practical detail to a collectible footprint.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: The blued finish shows widespread pitting and patina. Scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. The rifling is present but exhibits visible blemishes.
What’s Included
- Original Astra factory cardboard box with Firearms International import label
- Cleaning rod
- 1x 6-round steel magazine
- 1 x 6 rounds
This Model 2000 Cub is a micro-size .22 Short with an all-steel slide and frame, fixed 2.25 in barrel, and 6+1 capacity. It weighs approximately 13 oz and measures about 4.4 in overall length, delivering pocketable dimensions with durable construction.
Controls are straightforward and period-correct: single-action operation with an exposed hammer and serrated spur, a heel magazine release, a manual thumb safety, and a magazine safety. The slide uses rear vertical serrations for traction.
Sighting equipment includes fixed sights with an integral front blade and a fixed rear notch. Brown checkered plastic grips wear the Astra roundel and "CUB" name. A lanyard ring is fitted at the upper rear of the frame.
Finish and markings are consistent with Spanish manufacture: blued slide and frame with "ASTRA-UNCETA Y CÍA. S.A. – GUERNICA, MADE IN SPAIN" markings. The pistol has matching serial numbers on the slide and frame, and it comes with its original box bearing a Firearms International (Washington, D.C.) import label.
The Model 2000 Cub shares lineage with the Colt Junior marketed in the U.S., adding relevant context for collectors interested in cross-branded imports and their Spanish-built origins.