Astra 680

Astra 69
Astra 69
	An Astra 680 revolver on display
Type	Revolver
Place of origin	Spain
Production history
Manufacturer	Astra-Unceta y Cia SA
Specifications
Cartridge	.22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .32 Smith & Wesson Long, or .38 Special
Caliber	.22, .32, and .38 caliber
Barrels	2"
Action	double-action revolver
Feed system	6-round cylinder (.38 caliber), 8-round cylinder (.22 and .32 caliber)

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

The Model 680 was manufactured until 1996,^[1] by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA with available chamberings being .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .32 Smith & Wesson Long, or .38 Special.^[1] Offered frame makes included standard steel, polished steel and blued steel.^[2]

References[]

^ ^a ^b [1], Spanish Revolvers.
^ [2], Jane's Astra 680 revolver (Spain).

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[Spanish_Revolvers-1] [1], Spanish Revolvers.

[Janes-2] [2], Jane's Astra 680 revolver (Spain).

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