Fu-man Shoe
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I recently acquired this little gun, and I just wanted to
show it off a little to some other gunnies who might be
able to appreciate it on some level.
...Because I think it's just too darn nifty not to do a little
bit of show-and-tell!
It's an Astra Cub, chambered in .22 short. It was made
in 1958. When I got it, it was a paperweight.
Very poor condition, rusted shut, badly pitted and completely inoperable.
Over the course of a day or two, I disassembled it, cleaned it,
sandblasted the frame and slide, parkerized it, and put it all back together.
It works well now, and is quite an amusing little
shooter. I think the most amazing thing is that it will shoot
and cycle .22 CB shorts with no problem at all.
it certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece at the
range. Everyone who handles and shoots it can't keep a big
grin off of their faces.
Here's a before and after picture.
show it off a little to some other gunnies who might be
able to appreciate it on some level.
...Because I think it's just too darn nifty not to do a little
bit of show-and-tell!
It's an Astra Cub, chambered in .22 short. It was made
in 1958. When I got it, it was a paperweight.
Very poor condition, rusted shut, badly pitted and completely inoperable.
Over the course of a day or two, I disassembled it, cleaned it,
sandblasted the frame and slide, parkerized it, and put it all back together.
It works well now, and is quite an amusing little
shooter. I think the most amazing thing is that it will shoot
and cycle .22 CB shorts with no problem at all.
it certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece at the
range. Everyone who handles and shoots it can't keep a big
grin off of their faces.
Here's a before and after picture.