Astra model 200 - The Firearms Forum

Jkcook34 · 09-20-2009, 10:33 AM

I have a astra model 200 25auto it's has all the lookings of a early model with a serial starting 236,xxx also it has the "hope" on both slide and barrel my ? Is is ut worth anything and if there's a collector out there for it , it has a small stress crack on the slide where the slide would catch to stay open is it worth fixing? Any help would be helped thanks

Hammerslagger · 09-20-2009, 11:01 AM

You should stop shooting it (for safety reasons) and find a replacement slide.

Repairing such cracks by GTAW welding (aka TIG or Heli-arc) is rarely satisfactory, and will be more expensive than a used slide. I will not attempt such repairs for liability reasons and other reasons.

There are several parts sellers that can be found on the internet. e-GunParts.com is one of the larger ones. Jack First, another; and Bobs Gun Shop in Royal, Arkansas, still another.

RJay · 09-20-2009, 11:05 AM

Astra's are good guns but never high dollar and not really considered a collectible item. With a crack in the slide the gun is useless and all you have is a "parts" gun, the parts now are worth more than the gun. Sorry about that.

Alpo · 09-20-2009, 02:41 PM

Depends on the crack size. 25 does not impart a whole bunch or recoil energy to the gun. If the crack is small, I'd stop-drill it, and go on with life.

09-20-2009, 10:33 AM	#1
Jkcook34 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Astra model 200 I have a astra model 200 25auto it's has all the lookings of a early model with a serial starting 236,xxx also it has the "hope" on both slide and barrel my ? Is is ut worth anything and if there's a collector out there for it , it has a small stress crack on the slide where the slide would catch to stay open is it worth fixing? Any help would be helped thanks -->

09-20-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
Hammerslagger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,099	Re: Astra model 200 You should stop shooting it (for safety reasons) and find a replacement slide. Repairing such cracks by GTAW welding (aka TIG or Heli-arc) is rarely satisfactory, and will be more expensive than a used slide. I will not attempt such repairs for liability reasons and other reasons. There are several parts sellers that can be found on the internet. e-GunParts.com is one of the larger ones. Jack First, another; and Bobs Gun Shop in Royal, Arkansas, still another.

09-20-2009, 11:05 AM	#3
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,504	Re: Astra model 200 Astra's are good guns but never high dollar and not really considered a collectible item. With a crack in the slide the gun is useless and all you have is a "parts" gun, the parts now are worth more than the gun. Sorry about that. __________________ RonJames

09-20-2009, 02:41 PM	#4
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: Astra model 200 Depends on the crack size. 25 does not impart a whole bunch or recoil energy to the gun. If the crack is small, I'd stop-drill it, and go on with life. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.