The Astra model 3000 is an update, introduced in 1947, of the model 300, first produced in 1923 and popular throughout the Spanish civil and Second World wars. P proof stamp suggests this example was manufactured in 1950.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of slider) Guernica (Spain) Astra Mod.3000 (L rear of frame) Proof stamps (R side of slider) Unceta y compania S.A. Proof stamps (R rear of frame) Serial no (Grips) Astra mod 3000 logo| Accession Number: 106 | Period of Use: 1923 - 1960s |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: |
| Country of Origin: Spain | Type Date: 1946 |
| Manufacturer: Unceta y Compania, Guernica | Serial Number: 641963 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown 1950? | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm |
| Weight: | Length Overall: |
| Cyclic Rate: semi-auto | Length Barrel: |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 23998 |