New book about Astra

Steve Richards · 09-16-2010, 02:05 AM

Dr Leonardo Antaris has just released the 2nd edition of his reference book covering Astra Firearms. This one covers all the Astra guns, Semi-auto, revolvers and shotguns.

It is not cheap but most of the pictures are in color (think gold Damascus engraving) and it has a lot of information not found in the first edition. For any fellow Astra collectors, it is a must buy. Mine is even autographed and dated!

Steve

sheepherder · 09-16-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Richards

It is not cheap...

How much is "not cheap"???...The latest Luger book is not cheap either, and I can't afford that...

Curly1 · 09-16-2010, 09:17 AM

I believe it is going out @ $150 with 800 pages and some color pics http://www.firac.us/static/main_order.html

alvin · 09-17-2010, 07:43 AM

Excellent book covers Astra 900 series, Spanish Royal, Chinese Mountain Village Editions, and Mauser (and many others). $150 cannot buy many things these days, I would think this is a good choice. Heard of serious deflation on web, but $150 is still not big money at this moment.

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BTW, all Mauser single lug firing pins had strawed heads in this book. Excellent pictures present details.

BogeyB · 09-17-2010, 08:19 PM

Got my copy in last week. Yes; it's not cheap, but the good Dr. has done a real nice job. I have a small collection of Astras, and this book is most welcome!!

Mike

Steve Richards · 09-21-2010, 02:20 AM

I also paid $150.00 but a good reference book is worth the money. In the few emails that I have exchanged with Dr. Antaris he has been very patient, gracious and helpfull in answering my questions.

Tomorrow I will pick up an A-80 to add to my modest collection of Astra's.

Steve

09-16-2010, 02:05 AM	#1
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New book about Astra Dr Leonardo Antaris has just released the 2nd edition of his reference book covering Astra Firearms. This one covers all the Astra guns, Semi-auto, revolvers and shotguns. It is not cheap but most of the pictures are in color (think gold Damascus engraving) and it has a lot of information not found in the first edition. For any fellow Astra collectors, it is a must buy. Mine is even autographed and dated! Steve

09-16-2010, 09:17 AM	#3
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 116 Thanked 708 Times in 369 Posts	I believe it is going out @ $150 with 800 pages and some color pics http://www.firac.us/static/main_order.html __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

09-17-2010, 08:19 PM	#5
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	Got my copy in last week. Yes; it's not cheap, but the good Dr. has done a real nice job. I have a small collection of Astras, and this book is most welcome!! Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

09-17-2010, 07:43 AM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Excellent book covers Astra 900 series, Spanish Royal, Chinese Mountain Village Editions, and Mauser (and many others). $150 cannot buy many things these days, I would think this is a good choice. Heard of serious deflation on web, but $150 is still not big money at this moment. ==== BTW, all Mauser single lug firing pins had strawed heads in this book. Excellent pictures present details.

09-21-2010, 02:20 AM	#6
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also paid $150.00 but a good reference book is worth the money. In the few emails that I have exchanged with Dr. Antaris he has been very patient, gracious and helpfull in answering my questions. Tomorrow I will pick up an A-80 to add to my modest collection of Astra's. Steve