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THE ASTRA "CUB" PISTOL (HODEL CALIBER .22 SHORT 2.000) The Astra «Cub», Model 2000, utilizing caliber .22 Short ammunition, was built with regard to the same principles, both mechanical and ballistic, on which the function of all models of Astra pistols is based. In its design this pistol was destined for use in pi inking or personal defense. Inherent in this pistol are the best conditions for this utilization and, what is more, it is sturdy, perfectly adjusted and mechanically precise.
~ , ~J1-. ~ 237 o. Hammer POSITION I The hammer is resting against {iring pin. I FIGURE 6 b. Sear the J {. '~e c. 0 The (rigger bar, operated by (he trigger, has caused the disengagement of the sear, thereby releasing (he hammer which returns (0 Position striking the {iring pin and discharging (he round in " the chamber. OPERATION ° 0 Trigger Bar POSITION II The hammer is cocked, but (he sear engaged under (he second (rigger notch or (oo(h impedes its advance. ~ °_- "'-,.
engage a like notch on the side of the slide and hold the slide mmovable in this position. Then, holding the pistol in the left hand pointing towards the right, turn the barrel about one quarter turn to the right, at which time the barrel will be loosened from the frame and can be drawn forward. Then, give the barrel another quarter turn to the left. at which time it can be removed entirely from the slide, Figure 8.
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