Manufactured in Spain during the Eibar pistol boom in the inter-war period. The left side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC PISTOL/ASTRA PATENT" followed by the caliber marking. The right side of the slide is marked with a partial serial number "164" behind the serrations. The full serial number is marked on the left side of the frame along with standard commercial proofs. The right side of the frame under the grip panel is marked "ERMUA 1928 SS" indicating the pistol was manufactured by Santiago Salaverria of Ermua, Spain. Salaverria was a sub-contractor for several of the larger Eibar region pistol makers. Fitted with fixed sights and checkered hard rubber grips with "ASTRA" in a banner on either side. All of the major parts are correctly stamped with the matching assembly number "88". Includes an unmarked brown Japanese leather holster and extra magazine. The consignor notes the pistol as being brought back from the Pacific.

Fine with 70% plus of the original rust blue finish with an unknown individuals social security number scratched into the front grip strap. Displaying areas of high point and edge wear, light spotting and freckling, small scattered dings, and general handling marks. The grips are fine with general handling marks small scuffs that appear to have shrunk with age. Mechanically very good. The holster is fine with general handling marks, small scuffs, and supple leather.