Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Astra 300
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1922
- Service Entry Year1928
- Weight (Empty)0.63 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSpanish prison administration, Spanish Navy, Spanish Army, Condor Legion, Wehrmacht, Soviet pilots, Norwegian Police
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.32 ACP (7.65 mm), .380 ACP (9 × 17 mm)
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length12.7 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)25 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length98 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length160 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production153,085
- Production Start1922
- Production End1946
- Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height118 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1922Production started
- 1936First deployment: Spanish Civil War
- 1937Sale: Russia
- 1946Production ended
104
years in service
24
years in production
153,085
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Astra 300SALES3records
Russia
Norway
Taiwanⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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