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Astra 680

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Type
  
Revolver

Manufacturer
  
Astra-Unceta y Cia SA

Place of origin
  
Spain

Barrels
  
2"

Cartridge
  
.22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .32 Smith & Wesson Long, .38 Special

Caliber
  
.22, .45 (depending on chambering parent)

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, by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA with available chamberings being .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .32 Smith & Wesson Long or .38 Special. Offered frame makes included standard steel, polished steel and blued steel.

References

Astra 680 Wikipedia