Astra 680 | |
Origin: | Spain |
Type: | Revolver |
Is Ranged: | yes |
Manufacturer: | Astra-Unceta y Cia SA |
Production Date: | 1981–1996[1] |
Weight: | 1.4 lbs (0.6 kg) |
Length: | 7 in (17.9 cm) |
Part Length: | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
Cartridge: | .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .32 Smith & Wesson Long, or .38 Smith & Wesson Special |
Action: | double-action revolver |
Feed: | 8-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[2] 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.[2] The frame makes included standard stainless steel, polished steel, and blued steel.[3]