Here is my new pick-up. A super conditioned Astra 600/43 in 9mm para. Very few of these were made and even fewer went to the Wehrmacht. This one did not but it is still a very nice astra.
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That is a very nice Astra 600/43....A lot of this contract went to the West German Police...BILLComment
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Thanks Bill for your comments. Strange that no other members have chimed in on this thread.
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I have a nice one that I believe was Police issue.
The trigger pull is so heavy the thing is about useless.
I was surprised at this.MLPComment
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Hi Bill. The only specific West German police marked 600/43 I have observed and owned is "LBPN" for the Landes Bereitschafts Polizei Niedersachsen. Any other specific markings observed?Originally posted by Bill Grist View PostComment
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Joe,
Thanks for the comments. As far as I can see there are no other markings other than "unceta y companie" 75 1 E under the left grip on the wide flat area just above the lanyard ring. The pistol is in super condition so obviously did not see much use.
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I love my Astra 400, but would really love the 6600 using 9mm ammo. They are attractive and well built pistols. Yours is in beautiful condition.
Bob HritzIn the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.
Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.Comment
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Joe:
I just pullerdout my Astra 600(serial 221XX) and the are no additional marks on it at all. The only wear to my example are holster rub marks to the high spots.
I share your views Bob H on Astra's. I have multiple 400s, 1 600 and 1 300 and these pistols are supurbly made and finished.
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The LBPN was marked on the grip strap. The LPN (Landes Polizei Niedersachsen) used Star Bs and they were also marked on the grip strap. I also have a neat Star, an SI I think in 7,65mm, that is marked LPN on the grip strap.Comment
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Nice Astra 600.
Your pistol was made in 1944.Comment
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Just wanted to say thanks to all who have responded to my thread. Will be showing more of my collection at some point and hope I ahve the same responses.
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