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Unread 12-12-2009, 07:44 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by alvin View Post
How it compare with Astra in quality? I mean, in general.
I don't know...I've never owned an Astra. Quality of machining is much better than WW II Lugers/P38's; not quite as good as Colt Series 70 [commercial]. But close...Tolerances are very good. Finish is very good (still a lot left).

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