Astra 600

Astra 600
Place of originSpain
Service history
In service1944–1960s
Used bySee Users
WarsWorld War II
Production history
ManufacturerAstra-Unceta y Cia SA
No. built59,400
Specifications
Mass1.08 kg (2.4 lb)
Length205 mm (8.1 in)
Barrel length135 mm (5.3 in)
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
ActionBlowback operated
Feed system8-round box magazine
SightsBlade, V-notch

The Astra 600 is a Spanish semi-automatic pistol that was used during World War II by the Wehrmacht. Designed by Unceta y Cia, it was a shortened version of the Astra 400 manufactured to fire 9×19mm Parabellum, which was the standard pistol ammunition for Germany at the time. The Astra 600 was designated the Pistole Astra 600/43 when used by the German Military during World War II. Approximately 59,400 Astra 600s were manufactured before production ceased.

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