Astra 680

Astra 680
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, .38 Special
Caliber	.22, .45 (depending on chambering parent)
Barrels	2"
Action	double-action revolver
Feed system	6 round swing-out cylinder (.38), 8 round cylinder (other calibres)

The Astra 680 is a short-barreled revolver previously manufactured by Astra of Spain.

The Astra 680 is a revolver 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

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1. 1 2 , Spanish Revolvers.
2. ↑ , Jane's Astra 680 revolver (Spain).