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Astra Cub Pistol Question
buttplate
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Hello!
Can anyone tell me if the slide and frame for the Astra cub pistol are the same for the .25ACP as they are for the .22 short? I have parts to assemble a .25ACP, but the barrel will not go in the slide and turn to lock.
Thanks!
buttplate
Can anyone tell me if the slide and frame for the Astra cub pistol are the same for the .25ACP as they are for the .22 short? I have parts to assemble a .25ACP, but the barrel will not go in the slide and turn to lock.
Thanks!
buttplate
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The Astra Cub is an excellent quality gun. Astra made the same gun as the "Junior Colt" in the early 1960's. It has walnut grips & the slide is stamped "MADE IN SPAIN". There were at least 2 later versions of the "Junior Colt" made by other manufacturers, & none was anywhere near the quality of the Astra-made gun.
Neal
buttplate
Per my above post, the parts were hand fitted by the assemblers. Who were very skilled workman.
I would very carefully coat the barrel with ink from a Sharpie pen. To see where the interference point is. Very,very carefully remove material from the barrel. Using, files, emory cloth or a Dremel. You just want to remove enough. On a trial and error basis, so that the the barrel and frame lugs engage. But are still have a tight fit. I've done this in the past. It takes a lot of patience. And can be a gigantic pain in the butt. Good Luck!