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 Model 900
Category
Country
Production
1927–1941
Quantity
35,076
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1927
- Service Entry Year1927
- Weight (Empty)1.275 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.63×25mm Mauser
- Calibre7.63 mm
- Calibre Class7.63mm Mauser
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto, burst
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity461.28 m/s
- Maximum Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length160 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length308 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production35,076
- Production Start1927
- Production End1941
- Variants6
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1926First deployment: Northern Expedition
- 1927Production started
- 1940Sale: Germany (1,050 units)
- 1941Production ended
- 1949Sale: Egypt (548 units)
99
years in service
14
years in production
35,076
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ASTRA MODEL 900 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Astra Model 900SALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 |  Egypt | 548 | — | — |
| 1949 |  India | — | — | — |
| 1949 |  Iraq | — | — | — |
| 1949 |  Pakistan | — | — | — |
| 1940 |  Germany | 1,050 | — | — |
| — | Germany | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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