Firing semi-automatic only with a fixed clip fed magazine the external design is similar to the Mauser but the internal mechanism differs. An excellent weapon built to very high standards many were exported to China, also issued to the Spanish Guardia Civil and the Policia De Seguridad.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of body) "ASTRA" AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL7.63 Serial No (R side of body) Proof stamps| Accession Number: 89 | Period of Use: 1928 - 1950s |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Spanish Civil War; China v Japan; Second World War; Chinese Civil War |
| Country of Origin: Spain | Type Date: 1927 |
| Manufacturer: Unceta y compania, Guernica | Serial Number: 10860 |
| Manufacture Date: 1927-1937 (Unknown) | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65 x 25 |
| Weight: 1250g | Length Overall: 312mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto | Length Barrel: 139mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: CG 7898 |