Astra Model 44

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Astra Model 44
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Astra 44 chambered in .44 Magnum
Type Revolver
Place of originFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Service history
In service1980–present
Production history
Manufacturer Astra-Unceta y Cia SA
Produced1980–1989 [1] [2]
VariantsModel 41 and Model 45
Specifications
Mass1.28kg (152mm barrel), 1.31kg (216mm barrel)
Length293mm or 356 mm
Barrel  length152mm or 216mm

Cartridge
Action Double-action
Feed systemSix-round cylinder
SightsFixed front, adjustable rear

The Astra Model 44 is a large, double-action revolver chambered in .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, or .45 Long Colt with a six-shot, swing-out cylinder, similar in design and features to the Smith & Wesson Model 29 N-frame revolver. [3] [4] [1]

It was manufactured in Spain and imported into the United States by Interarms under catalog number 55000. It was sold through distributor Lew Horton in the 1980s.

A shorter barrel of 70mm (2.75") Snubnosed revolver variant called the "Terminator" was produced by the John Jovino Gun Shop. Due to the short barrel, this pistol features fairly heavy felt recoil and a large muzzle flash. Sales of the variant stopped in 1989 due to limited demand. [1]

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References

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