Astra Model 44
| Astra Model 44 | |
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| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Astra-Unceta y Cia SA |
| Variants | Model 45 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.28kg (152mm barrel), 1.31kg (216mm barrel) |
| Length | 293mm or 356 mm |
| Barrel length | 152mm or 216mm |
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| Cartridge | |
| Action | Double-action |
| Feed system | Six round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed front, adjustable rear |
The Astra Model 44 is a large, double-action, military revolver chambered in .44 Magnum with a six-shot, swing-out cylinder. A slightly lighter variant called the Model 45 was also produced in .45 Long Colt.
The Astra was inspired by a Smith & Wesson revolver N-frame and the Jovino Effector. Due to the short barrel, this pistol has a fairly large recoil and a huge muzzle flash. It was manufactured in Spain and was imported into the United States by Interarms under catalog number 55000. It was sold through distributor Lew Horton in the 1980s.
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