Sep 10, 2016 leonardo antaris has written massive and excellent volumes on two of the major companies in the spanish firearms industry, star and astra. First of all, it is an encyclopedic work, numbering 810 pages, encompassing all of the astra production. As someone with an interest in firearms, i thought you might like to know of my new book astra firearms and selective competitors. Externally similar to the c96 but with noninterlocking internal parts it was produced until 1941, with a production hiatus in 1937 and 1938 and a final batch being assembled from spare. Leaving no stone unturned, the book also covers astras revolvers and shotguns. Jan 14, 2018 it also includes and entire volume on the actual technical design of selfloading firearms systems, including both the big things like locking and operating systems, but also small things, like. In 1977, augusto uncetabarrenechea, the last successful manager and owner of astra, was killed by the eta separatist group. Leonardo antaris has written massive and excellent volumes on two of the major companies in the spanish firearms industry, star and astra. They include historical context for the guns, details on many competitors to star and astra products, detailed production records, and excellent explanations of the differences between variants. Antaris follow a simply and effective layout, with the book divided into chapters on each model of pistol made very neat by astra s simple system of numbering different models. Wuhan virus covid19 notice please do not come for a transfer if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms.
Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Signed and dated by the author, leonardo m antaris, 1589 astra automatic pistols by leonardo antaris and the subject is pretty selfexplanatory. Astra firearms and selected competitors is an encyclopedic reference, truly the final word on astra s firearms. The following is an announcement received from len antaris. During its reign as the primary sidearm of spanish military forces, it got a decent reputation for being a reliable combat pistol. The 10 digit isbn is 0962076716 and the digit isbn is 9780962076718. Gerhard wirnsberger, the standard directory of proof marks translated by r.
The disappearance of astra and star has generated a new company called astar in which are fused experiences, concepts and designs. Astra is just seven years old when foyle invites us into her life and her utopian world, where the people live in harmony with gaia, the earth mother, and work toward healing the earth after all the damage caused by war, neglect, and ignorance. Antaris follow a simply and effective layout, with the book divided into chapters on each model of pistol made very neat by astras simple system of numbering different models. We also do special orders of firearms and ammunition, as well as shipping firearms out of state. Antaris book on astra pistols, and was delighted by it. The book is just superior with a lot of hard work and research apparent. Astra went out of business in a similar timeframe to star. Meruelo star bonifacio echeverria also supplied star b 9 mm parabellum pistols to nazi germany and bulgaria. Since approximately 1927, spanish law has required that every firearm manufactured in spain be submitted to the eibar proof house for testing prior to being released for sale. We particularly desire to aid people new to firearms, hobbyists, and the.
It was a better gun than the bersa thunder i just sold and do not regret selling. The reader is taken from the early 20th century, where spanish quality of manufacture of ww i ruby pistols varied from good to shoddy, to ww ii and later when their design and their manufacturing quality were first rate and well respected in the world markets. This is only possible with a heavy slide and strong recoil spring. Oct 17, 2010 got my new astra book directly from the author, leonardo antaris. I was a little surprised that a book of this quality had no dust cover, but the book, itself, is excellent. Ranging from the earliest eibartype pistols and campogiros to the most modern guns, each of astras models is examined in extraordinary detail.
It is astra automatic pistols by leonardo antaris and the. We provide introductory training for all weapon platforms as well. Napca the library astra semiauto pistols by antaris. Astra spanish model 900 broomhandle pistol for sale at. The download is the perfect aid to anyone looking to identify and order replacement parts, or take a gun apart for cleaning and simple repair. It scans the actual hardware, not the windows registry. If you are a fan of these spanish guns, you need this book for the history and identification of the various models. Antaris in his work astra automatic pistols firac, sterling, colorado, usa describes the export, in 1941, of 6,000 astra m 400, and 6,000 m 300, 9 mm corto pistols to the german army, m 300which received a total of 84,990 s from 194144, of which, 63,000 were in 9 mm kurtz caliber and 21,990 in 7. It also offers such features as a hdd health status checker and drivers troubleshooter. The name astra star astar implies this is the combined company. But if the price is right, the astra probably will give good. Whether it would be a good buy depends on the price. Steindler has a lot of material, if you have the fortitude and energy to dig it out. Astra internet movie firearms database guns in movies.
All names, brands andor likenesses of the firearms listed in our accessoriesholsters section are property of their respective owners. I have to say that it exceeded my expectations by a wide margin. It is a better fighting and shooting gun than most of its contemporaries. Dealer pricing available for prepaid lots of 16 books. The pictures alone are worth the price of the book, but practically anything worth knowing about astra can be. After long engineering studies and research the astra development department realized the new stg4, the guernica. Astra firearms and selected competitors 9780962076725 by leonardo m. Ranging from the earliest eibartype pistols and campogiros to the most modern guns, each of astra s models is examined in extraordinary detail. To access the pistol, you simply rip the zippered pouch open and pull the activation cord with your nondominant hand. It also includes and entire volume on the actual technical design of selfloading firearms systems, including both the big things like locking and operating systems, but also small things, like.
Astra a previous manufacturer of firearms located in spain that produced many popular semiauto pistols such as the astra 400 auto, model a100, and model 1911. Astra is a beautiful, beautiful book, featuring an intriguing postapocalyptic world, and focused on its eponymous main character. Antaris the first complete reference text devoted exclusively to astra s automatic pistols and their accessories how rare is your astra pistol. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Basque gun making was an exception in early twentiethcentury spanish. The astra 400 was designed to be safe to fire with a simple blowback action unaided by any breechlocking devices. Both of these companies made a wide range of military and commercial handguns, and antaris book cover everything. Yes, astra is out of business, star has recently folded, and what is now operating as llama is actually a consortium of former employees of star and llama that bought the company assets out from bankruptcy and are trying to carry on the business. The gaia chronicles book 1 by naomi foyle from amazons fiction books store. The 2nd edition was substantially more colourful and the new codex books reflected this fact.
Astra firearms and selected competitors is in the same large format as his earlier star book, over 800 pages, filled with absolutely stunning photos, most in color. Buy star firearms by leonardo m antaris online at alibris. Astra32 is a powerful tool providing diagnostics and complete information about your computer system. Astra constable gun parts, astra gun magaziens, astra gun clips, astra gun grips, astra military magazines, astra spanish pistol parts, astra gun spring kits, astra obsolete gun parts. The title of this book is star firearms and it was written by leonardo m. Astra internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv. The book is not only the most definitive i have ever seen on astra pistols, it is the only book i have found on this subject. Got my new astra book directly from the author, leonardo antaris. Campbell the subject of this report is remarkably unique, extremely accurate, surprisingly reliable, and butt ugly. The book is not only the most definitive i have ever seen on astra pistols, it is the only. Dear fellow enthusiast, let me start by thanking you for having purchased my astra or star text. Sold it to a friend and have regreted doing sobanghead.
We are a small, veteranowned, homebased, business, providing firearms transfer and other services. In 1998, under the impulse of basque government, a new company made up of the fusion of astra unceta y cia and the bankrupt star bonifacio echeverria s. Peterson, philip 2011, standard catalog of military firearms. The name astrastar astar implies this is the combined company. Here is the astra 900 series production data, as given in antaris, astra automatic pistols page 141, table 9002. Astra ok by me carried an astra constable for many years. I just received my longawaited copy of the ultimate astra book by len antaris, and it is in one word breathtaking. Astra firearms and selected competitors leonardo m. Sep 10, 2016 the books are not cheap, but are absolutely worth the price for anyone interested in spanish handguns. The astra 400 is heavy compared to many contemporary service pistols of the time like the tokarev tt33 but is similar in weight and length to the colt 1911.
Pete dickey, publications division, national rifle assoc. Originally founded in 1908 as astraunceta, the company more commanly referred to as astra is most well known for its semi automatic pistols and revolvers. Pdf download official nra guide to firearms assembly rifles and shotguns download full ebook. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. This text is well written with copious details of the major manufacturers, their models and their history. The fastrax pac holds a variety of pistols in an internal holster. Also, there is this translated line from an ad on the launch of the max 8800.
When it comes to proof marks, something not shown in the books always shows. Astra automatic pistolsby leonardo antaris youtube. The astra a100 was produced for use by the spanish military. Sources leonardo antaris, astra automatic pistols, has some good, though. Antaris and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The listing of their names is not intended to represent an endorsement by the manufacturer or any of its subsidiaries nor is it meant to represent an endorsement of the firearmbrand by eaa corp. The astra modelo 400 was a spanish service pistol produced by weapons manufacturer. I own somewhere around 50 astra pistols however they are all 1945 or older pieces. Got my new astra firearms book directly from the author, dr. Veteran owned firearm training company located in bastrop texas. Jun 02, 2019 ad astra arms helping you shoot for the stars.
The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic. The model 900 and the 900 series are distinct concepts and should not be mixed up like that. Astra handguns exploded gun drawings digital download. Ninety percent of the book is in color with spectacular high definition images of guns, holsters, accessories, proofmarks, etc. The great book of guns, thunder bay press, isbn 159223304x. After augusto uncetabarrenechea, the manager and owner of astra, was killed by by the basque terrorist group eta in 1977 the company merged with star to become astar which subsequently went out of business in 1997. Leonardo antaris, astra automatic pistols, has some good, though incomplete, material on spanish proofs. A previous manufacturer of firearms located in spain that produced many popular semiauto pistols such as the astra 400 auto, model a100, and model 1911. It is a better fighting and shooting gun than most of. This new entity, named astar, lived a short life and. The books are not cheap, but are absolutely worth the price for anyone interested in spanish handguns. The library astra semiauto pistols by antaris napca.
Once they sell out and only a few hundred of each were printed, they will be gone forever. It is astra automatic pistols by leonardo antaris and the subject is pretty selfexplanatory. It isnt worth much in the way of money but id rather have it than many more expensive handguns. Astra32 advanced system information tool free download. Oct 29, 2010 the following is an announcement received from len antaris. Chambered in 9mm, the standard magazine capacity is 17 rounds which makes it a very well balanced pistol for traveling into. Astra firearms and selected competitors is an encyclopedic reference, truly the final word on astras firearms.