Astra Modelo 1921 (Astra 400) 9x23mm Largo, 6-inch, 1924 Spanish-Army Pattern, Blued, 8+1, With Holster and 2 Magazines
Spanish-made in 1924, this Astra Modelo 1921—commonly known as the Astra 400—is a full-size, all-steel, blowback pistol chambered in 9x23mm Largo. It features the long 6-inch barrel, distinctive ribbed slide with front and rear serrations, and factory rollmarks associated with the Spanish-Army pattern. The pistol comes with two 8-round magazines and a brown leather flap holster with an external spare-mag pouch.
Original slide and maker legends are present: the slide reads "PISTOLA DE 9 m/m / MODELO 1921" and the slide is marked "ESPERANZA Y UNCETA / GUERNICA ESPAÑA." Design details include the strong recoil spring with knurled muzzle cap, internal hammer, heel-style magazine release, and a lanyard ring at the heel—hallmarks of the robust Astra 400 platform.
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: This vintage pistol shows many scratches and blemishes across the metal surfaces. There is widespread finish patina with small deposits of pitting in spots. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Astra Modelo 1921 (Astra 400) 9x23mm Largo pistol
- Two 8-round steel single-stack magazines with witness holes
- Brown leather flap holster with external spare-mag pouch
This Modelo 1921 retains the long slide with longitudinal ribs, front and rear cocking serrations, and the Astra sunburst rollmark near the muzzle. The black checkered hard rubber grips carry Astra sunburst medallions, and the overall construction is blued carbon steel with an all-steel build.
The pistol operates via a heavy-duty simple blowback system with a strong recoil spring and a knurled muzzle cap. It is single-action with an internal hammer, a manual safety, and a heel-style magazine release. Capacity is 8+1 in 9x23mm Largo.
Sighting equipment is straightforward and durable: a small fixed blade front sight paired with a fixed notch rear sight. A lanyard ring is mounted at the heel for field carry, consistent with the Spanish-Army pattern of the era.
Markings and inspection features include the slide legend "PISTOLA DE 9 m/m / MODELO 1921," the maker legend "ESPERANZA Y UNCETA / GUERNICA ESPAÑA," and a proof/inspection mark on the left front of the trigger guard. The serial number is stamped on the barrel and visible through the ejection port, as is typical for this pattern.