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I know for a fact that it is chamber in 9mm luger (9x19), it says on the gun.

I will post pics probably tomorrow.

KFP wrote:As I understand 9mm rounds there are four flavors: 9x17 (.380 or Short), 9x18 (Makarov), 9x19 (9mm Luger), and 9x23 (Largo).

Because there are a variety of rounds that would fit, doesn't necessarily mean that they should be used in your gun. I would encourage you to figure out exactly which rounds the gun is designed for and buy some new ammo to run through it. This way you don't ruin your gun, or hurt yourself in the process.

Sounds like a great piece! Enjoy!

They are both the same caliber 9mm luger (9x19), 2 of the bullets just look a lil different.

The pistol has ammo with it, it looks older, but functionable. The ammo is 9mm Luger, but 2 different models I guess. On one the brass is shorter by a few mm's, but other than that they are the same. It does have the PIST. PATR. 08 on the barrel. I have checked all markings.

Yes it does. I field stripped it and cleaned it, and it was very different on the inside. I cant wait to shoot it.

Hello All,
I just wanted to pit this out there because it is very cool and interesting to me.

I went to my aunts house and found out my grandpa had an old pistol from around the WWII era, so I asked to see it. I checked it out and found it needed a good cleaning so I offered and she obliged. I get home and hit the net looking for any info on an Astra model 600. I did not find much, but what I did find was way cool.

The gun was made in 1943 and was shipped along with 10,449 pistol to the Nazi's. This was the only shipment that made it before we interrupted their supply chains. It has the Waffenamt inspection proof, WaAD20, stamp ed on it and the serial number is 271*. I asked my grandma how did he get it, and she said that my great uncle brought it back from the war when he was there. It looks as though it has seen some action (Im no gun expert, but I know what used military weapons look like). I wish I could have the full story, but my imagination will do for now.

Thanks for reading.

ps. here is the website with a pic. I will update this thread with a pic when I get a chance.