Astra 960?

new_scopeshooter · June 17, 2015, 06:11 PM

I know a guy looking to sell an Astra 960. Any info on these would be helpful. Including value. It's a blued 4" and looks to be about 95% new quality

James K · June 19, 2015, 09:03 PM

I have never owned one but the few I have seen seem to be decent quality. Basically, and assuming you like the gun, I think it would be a matter of price; at $300 or so it would probably be worth taking a chance. More than that would, IMHO, be iffy.

Jim

new_scopeshooter · June 20, 2015, 05:37 AM

Thanks. He offered me $300 and the Astra for a s&w 66-1 I have. I told him know thanks. I may try to buy it out right though

Pond, James Pond · June 20, 2015, 05:47 AM

I'll be curious to know how it shoots if you get it. I like Astras! If it were me, I'd buy it, but then I have a more emotional take on the marque.

Carmady · June 20, 2015, 05:19 PM

I was looking into an Astra .357 a year or so ago. I can't remember if the 960 and the one marked ".357 Magnum" on the right side of the barrel are the same or different models. And, whichever one it was it was HEAVY, like N frame heavy. Probably a nice gun, but hard to find parts for. I'd also say in the $300+ price range for a nice one.

HighValleyRanch · June 20, 2015, 05:35 PM

300 to 350 for an Astra, and 400 to 450 for a Ruger Security six?
No brainer!
Don't waste the money.

Mobuck · June 20, 2015, 09:36 PM

I sold several of the Astra 38 SP revolvers through my shop about 10 years back. No complaints. Should be a $225-250 piece.

June 17, 2015, 06:11 PM	#1
new_scopeshooter Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2011 Location: central ohio Posts: 391	Astra 960? I know a guy looking to sell an Astra 960. Any info on these would be helpful. Including value. It's a blued 4" and looks to be about 95% new quality

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Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	I'll be curious to know how it shoots if you get it. I like Astras! If it were me, I'd buy it, but then I have a more emotional take on the marque. __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.

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HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,065	300 to 350 for an Astra, and 400 to 450 for a Ruger Security six? No brainer! Don't waste the money. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

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June 19, 2015, 09:03 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have never owned one but the few I have seen seem to be decent quality. Basically, and assuming you like the gun, I think it would be a matter of price; at $300 or so it would probably be worth taking a chance. More than that would, IMHO, be iffy. Jim

June 20, 2015, 05:37 AM	#3
new_scopeshooter Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2011 Location: central ohio Posts: 391	Thanks. He offered me $300 and the Astra for a s&w 66-1 I have. I told him know thanks. I may try to buy it out right though

June 20, 2015, 05:19 PM	#5
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	I was looking into an Astra .357 a year or so ago. I can't remember if the 960 and the one marked ".357 Magnum" on the right side of the barrel are the same or different models. And, whichever one it was it was HEAVY, like N frame heavy. Probably a nice gun, but hard to find parts for. I'd also say in the $300+ price range for a nice one.

June 20, 2015, 09:36 PM	#7
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I sold several of the Astra 38 SP revolvers through my shop about 10 years back. No complaints. Should be a $225-250 piece.