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 400
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1921
- Service Entry Year1921
- DesignerPedro Careaga
- Weight (Empty)1.14 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSpanish Army, Spanish Navy, Luftwaffe, Chilean Navy, Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, Vichy France, Italian partisans, Basque Country, Republican Spain, Uruguayan police
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge9mm Largo
- Calibre9 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typeinternal hammer
- Safety Typeslide lock/safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity335 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length150 mm
- Sight TypeFront Blade, Rear Notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length225 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production106,000
- Production Start1921
- Production End1950
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1911First deployment: Rif War
- 1921Production started
- 1950Production ended
105
years in service
29
years in production
106,000
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
Astra 400SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Germany | — | — | — |
ⓘ "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 PAGE4terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources