Astra Model 44
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.[2][3][1]
| Astra Model 44 | |
|---|---|
 Astra 44 chambered in .44 Magnum | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin |  Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1980 - Present |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Astra-Unceta y Cia SA |
| Produced | 1980—1993.[1] |
| Variants | Model 41 and 45 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.28kg (152mm barrel), 1.31kg (216mm barrel) |
| Length | 293mm or 356 mm |
| Barrel length | 152mm or 216mm |
| Cartridge | |
| Action | Double-action |
| Feed system | Six round cylinder, clockwise |
| Sights | Fixed front, adjustable rear |
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 (2¾") (aka snub nose) 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]
See also
References
- Jr. Gangarosa, Gene (2001). Spanish Handguns: The History of Spanish Pistols & Revolvers. Stoeger Pub Co. ISBN 0883172232.
- Hogg, Ian (1989). Jane's Infantry Weapons 1989-90, 15th Edition. Jane's Information Group. p. 17. ISBN 0-7106-0889-6.
- "Astra Model 44 revolver (Spain), PISTOLS". Jane's Infantry Weapons. Jane's Information Group. March 15, 1993. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
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