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Lot 1553:Gold Damascened Astra Model 2000 Cub Semi-Automatic Pistol

September 12th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1553:Gold Damascened Astra Model 2000 Cub Semi-Automatic Pistol

September 12th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Outstanding Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved Gold Damascened Astra Model 2000 Cub Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol from the Private Collection of Famed Spy, Mercenary, and Sionics Suppressor Designer Mitchell L. WerBell III

This elaborately factory embellished vest pocket pistol was manufactured in 1955 and has blade front and notch rear sights, standard markings and Spanish commercial proofs. Features full coverage, striking, bold gold Damascene embellishment with semi-relief gold inlays, a mix of Arabesque scroll and floral patterns, with an underlying blue finish to provide contrast. The grips are steel and Damascened to match with the Spanish coat of arms on the right panel, Great Seal of the United States on the left, matching engraved and gold decorated grip screws, and gold inlaid C/W/E" monogram on the back strap. Provenance: From the collection of Mitchell L. WerBell III.

Rating definitionExcellent with 97% original brilliant gold finish, some small flecks of inlay absent, mild handling marks, and some light flaking on the nickel plated extractor. Mechanically excellent. Quite possibly the most highly embellished Astra vest pocket pistol writer has ever seen.
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ManufacturerAstra Unceta Sa
ModelCub
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Barrel2 inch round
Finishgold/blue
Gripmetal
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views6165
Catalog page405
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