Astra A-70
The Astra A-70 is a single-action locked breech semi-automatic pistol at one time produced in Spain by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA. The Astra A-70 is a compact pistol designed for those that need more firepower than offered by the Astra Constable. It has a weight of 31 oz, OAL of 6.5 inch, 4.75 inch in height and 1.5 inch wide with a 3.5 inch barrel. The Astra A-70 is an 8-shot, single action recoil operated semi-automatic with a right side only thumb safety.
Astra A-70
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- Astra A-70
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- semi-automatic pistol
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- Spain
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It has fixed combat sights. The Astra A-70 uses three safeties: a firing pin safety that prevents the firing pin from engaging unless the trigger is deliberately pulled, a manual thumb safety, and a hammer safety.
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• Name — Astra A-70 • Origin — Spain • Type — Semi-automatic pistol • Is Ranged — yes • Design Date — before 1991 • Manufacturer — Astra-Unceta y Cia SA • Production Date — 1991–1994 • Weight — 840 g • Length — 177 mm • Part Length — 89 mm • Cartridge — * 9×19mm Parabellum •.40 S&W • Feed — Detachable box magazine: 8 (9×19mm Parabellum), 7 (40 S&W) • Sights — Fixed front, Fixed rear.
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