Astra Model 680
- Category
- Revolver
- Barrel
- 51 mm
- Weight, empty
- 635 g
- Introduced
- 1981
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Astra Model 680 is a compact, short-barreled double-action revolver manufactured in Spain by Astra-Unceta y Cia, introduced in 1981. Primarily chambered in .38 Special with a 6-round cylinder, it was also offered in .32 S&W Long, .22 Long Rifle, and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire. A refinement of the earlier Astra Model 250, it featured minor changes to the frame and recoil shield. Its 2-inch barrel, swing-out cylinder, and light, compact form made it well suited to civilian defense, concealed carry, and use as a police backup weapon. It was offered in blued, stainless (INOX), and aluminum-framed (AL) finishes.
The Model 680 was one of the last small-frame revolvers from Astra-Unceta y Cia of Guernica, a Spanish maker better known for its Astra 400 and 600 service pistols before the firm's decline in the 1990s.
Described as a variation of the Astra Model 250 with minor changes to the frame and recoil shield. Rimfire (.22 LR / .22 WMR) versions were offered with an 8-round cylinder, while the centrefire .38 Special and .32 S&W Long versions used a 6-round cylinder.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Astra-Unceta y Cia
- Category
- Revolver
- Country
- Spain
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 1981 to 1996
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 51 mm
- Overall length
- 178 mm
- Weight, empty
- 635 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Double action revolver
- Firing mechanism
- Double action single action
- Trigger
- Double action
- Capacity
- 6
- Magazine
- Rotary
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 25 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Swing out cylinder
Exposed hammer
Fixed sights
Short barrel
Compact frame
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 404 revolvers | 635 g | 1.05 kg | Lighter than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 415 revolvers | 178 mm | 260 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 431 revolvers | 51 mm | 127 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 434 revolvers | 6 | 6 | Holds more rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Astra Model 680
How much does the Astra Model 680 weigh?
The Astra Model 680 weighs 635 g (1.40 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Astra Model 680?
The Astra Model 680 is chambered in .38 Special, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, and .32 S&W Long.
How many rounds does the Astra Model 680 hold?
The Astra Model 680 holds 6 rounds, fed from a rotary magazine.
How long is the Astra Model 680?
The Astra Model 680 is 178 mm (7.01 in) long overall, with a 51 mm (2.01 in) barrel.
Who makes the Astra Model 680?
The Astra Model 680 is made by Astra-Unceta y Cia (Spain).
When was the Astra Model 680 introduced?
The Astra Model 680 was introduced in 1981 and discontinued in 1996.
How does the Astra Model 680 operate?
The Astra Model 680 uses a double action, and its firing mechanism is double action single action.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
68%
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/astra-model-680' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "astra-model-680", "name": "Astra Model 680", "manufacturer": { "id": "astra", "name": "Astra-Unceta y Cia", "countryCode": "ES", "foundedYear": 1908, "website": null, "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:42", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:40", "version": "f49305a7bcf2cd9bb49663692c2ef4964d39d00f52786134a942e3fd68197ac0" }, "category": { "id": "revolver", "name": "Revolver", "description": "Handguns with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers" }, "country_of_origin": "ES", "year_introduced": 1981, "barrel_length_mm": 51, "weight_empty_g": 635, "action_type": "double_action_revolver"}