Astra 600

Astra 600
Right side of the Astra 600
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Spain
Service history
In service	1943–1945
Used by	See Users
Wars	World War II
Production history
Manufacturer	Astra-Unceta y Cia SA
Produced	1943–1950s
Number built	Approx. 60,000
Variants	Model 400
Specifications
Weight	1.08 kg (2.4 lb)
Length	205 mm (8.1 in)
Barrel length	135 mm (5.3 in)

Cartridge	9×19mm Parabellum
Action	Blowback operated
Feed system	8-round box magazine
Sights	Fixed iron sights

The Astra 600 was a Spanish semi-automatic pistol used during World War II. It was a shortened version of the Astra 400 in 9×19mm Parabellum.

History

The gun was made in Spain for Germany during World War II, and about 60,000 pistols were made, although only the first 10,500 were delivered before the liberation of France cut off the supply lines between Spain and Germany. The remaining pistols were primarily sold after the war to West Germany for police use, with a smaller number being purchased by the Portuguese Navy. The gun was rugged and of high quality and accuracy, despite the blowback operation of the gun and heavy weight, it gave a snappy, distinct recoil. Because of its ruggedness and weight, it was in some countries nicknamed "the pipewrench".

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