Astra Cub - The Firearms Forum

TomSwift · 11-14-2006, 02:27 PM

Ok, my mother showed me another of my father's guns that I would like some information on.
Astra Cub automatic pistol
.22 cal short
S/N 171773
Chrome plated, pearl handles
In the original box, looks new or nearly so, don't know if it's ever been fired.
My father purchased it at S.E. Davis Co. in Louisville, Ky in Nov 1970 for about $60. They were more or less a pawn shop, but sold both new and used merchandise, so I don't know if he bought it used or new. Cute little pistol, just curious as to its value. Thanks

wonderwhippet · 11-14-2006, 05:36 PM

These little boxed pistols are not all that uncommon, but they do appeal so some buyer/collectors who lean toward curio type firearms. There's almost always one or two NIB for sale at virtually every gun show, and the asking prices are all over the map. People ask anywhere from $150 to $300 for them, but I have observed they usually change hands for around $175 to $225. People tend to buy them and stick them away for years without looking at them. I have a trunk full, as I can't pass by a minty little vest pocket pistol.

johnston3407 · 11-14-2006, 06:34 PM

I have one, but it's been pretty beat up. Cute little thing, has never jamed or failed to fire. Can't say that I have fired it all that much, it's not much of a plinker.

Xracer · 11-14-2006, 06:40 PM

The Blue Book says:

100% - $250
98% - $190
95% - $140

TomSwift · 11-14-2006, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the replies!

11-14-2006, 02:27 PM	#1
TomSwift Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Astra Cub Ok, my mother showed me another of my father's guns that I would like some information on. Astra Cub automatic pistol .22 cal short S/N 171773 Chrome plated, pearl handles In the original box, looks new or nearly so, don't know if it's ever been fired. My father purchased it at S.E. Davis Co. in Louisville, Ky in Nov 1970 for about $60. They were more or less a pawn shop, but sold both new and used merchandise, so I don't know if he bought it used or new. Cute little pistol, just curious as to its value. Thanks -->

11-14-2006, 05:36 PM	#2
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,586	Re: Astra Cub These little boxed pistols are not all that uncommon, but they do appeal so some buyer/collectors who lean toward curio type firearms. There's almost always one or two NIB for sale at virtually every gun show, and the asking prices are all over the map. People ask anywhere from $150 to $300 for them, but I have observed they usually change hands for around $175 to $225. People tend to buy them and stick them away for years without looking at them. I have a trunk full, as I can't pass by a minty little vest pocket pistol.

11-14-2006, 06:34 PM	#3
johnston3407 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Coast of Mississippi Posts: 592	Re: Astra Cub I have one, but it's been pretty beat up. Cute little thing, has never jamed or failed to fire. Can't say that I have fired it all that much, it's not much of a plinker.

11-14-2006, 06:40 PM	#4
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Astra Cub The Blue Book says: 100% - $250 98% - $190 95% - $140

11-14-2006, 08:18 PM	#5
TomSwift Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Astra Cub Thanks for the replies!