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Revolver
Astra 680
An Astra 680 revolver on display
TypeRevolver
Place of originSpain
Production history
ManufacturerAstra-Unceta y Cia SA
Produced1981–1996
Specifications
Mass1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
Length7 in (17.9 cm)
Barrel length2 in (5.1 cm)

Cartridge.22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .32 Smith & Wesson Long, or .38 Smith & Wesson Special
Actiondouble-action revolver
Feed system8-round cylinder (.22 Long Rifle R/.22 Winchester Rimfire Magnum), or 6-round cylinder (.32 Smith & Wesson Long/.38 Smith & Wesson Special)

The Astra 680 is a short-barreled revolver previously manufactured by Astra of Spain. The 680 was intended primarily for civilian use, but also served as a backup weapon or as a concealed carry weapon by gendarmeries.

The Model 680 was manufactured from 1981 until 1996 by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA with the available chamberings in .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .32 Smith & Wesson Long, or .38 Smith & Wesson Special.The frame makes included standard stainless steel, polished steel, and blued steel.

References

  1. Astra 680. Astra 680 - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games. (n.d.). https://www.imfdb.org/Astra_680
  2. ^ , Spanish Revolvers.
  3. Archived 2013-01-27 at archive.today, Jane's Astra 680 revolver (Spain).


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