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Posted: 4/23/2021 1:23:03 PM EDT

Have these 2 older magazines I’m not sure what model pistols they go to.

Thought the one was for a WALTHER of some type .

Larger one I was thinking an Astra broomhandle type pistol .

Any clues ?

Thanks,
Matt

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Posted: 4/23/2021 3:24:49 PM EDT

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Small one could be an old PPK mag, no idea about the larger one.

Posted: 4/23/2021 8:26:35 PM EDT

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Small one could be an old PPK mag, no idea about the larger one.

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Appreciate the info !!

Posted: 4/23/2021 10:02:29 PM EDT

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The big one may be a Tec9 magazine or one of the mac9 type guns

Posted: 4/24/2021 11:28:26 AM EDT

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I don’t think the smaller magazine is for a Walther PP/PPK/PPKs as the notch for the mag catch is on the spine of your magazine. The Walther catch is high on the non ejection port side of the mag.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/walther/auto-pistols-walther/ppk/magazines-ppk

From the pictures it is difficult to see what size cartridges fit in the mags. The small mag looks like it could be for a 25 ACP or 32 ACP. It is hard to tell if the larger mag is for a 9 MM.

The larger mag has a unique stub on the rear to activate a bolt catch or is a bolt hold open follower. The larger mag looks long like it might be from a carbine or other larger frame firearm.

Posted: 4/24/2021 11:45:23 AM EDT

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Larger mag is for an Astra 903 ....will also fit a Model "E"....

Posted: 4/24/2021 11:53:32 AM EDT

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Larger one I was thinking an Astra broomhandle type pistol.

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I have a Chinese/German TU-711 Mauser pistol with 20rd detachable mags and your mag looks similar, but mine have stops on each side to prevent over-insertion.
I've never seen the mags for the Astra version.

The Chinese and German mags for the German Schnellfeuer look the same AFAIK.

The small mag is setup for a "heel" mag release.

Posted: 4/24/2021 1:54:38 PM EDT

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I have a Chinese/German TU-711 Mauser pistol with 20rd detachable mags and your mag looks similar, but mine have stops on each side to prevent over-insertion.
I've never seen the mags for the Astra version.

https://img.17qq.com/images/djgbfibhbhz.jpeg

The Chinese and German mags for the German Schnellfeuer look the same AFAIK.

The small mag is setup for a "heel" mag release.

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The Astra Model "E" and some 903 mags don't have the over-insertion feature..... that rules out it being a Model "f", Model 904, or any of the Royal / Super Azul guns......definitely not a Mauser 712

Posted: 4/25/2021 9:41:59 AM EDT

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The ASTRA mag doesnt look like most of the ones pictured due to it lacking the over-insertion bumps. Had a hard time figuring out what it was actually for. Thanks for all the info much appreciated.

Posted: 5/2/2021 9:00:22 PM EDT

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Smaller one is maybe to a Mauser HsC

Posted: 5/3/2021 7:19:19 AM EDT

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Smaller one is maybe to a Mauser HsC

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Thanks for that . I will start looking into that .

Posted: 5/4/2021 12:20:33 PM EDT

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Not HSc: they have a heel release without a slot on the spine.

Posted: 5/4/2021 8:31:36 PM EDT

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Not HSc: they have a heel release without a slot on the spine.

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You are right . Looked and didn’t match with HSC .

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