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.[1] 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. 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.[2]

Astra A-70
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originSpain
Production history
Designedbefore 1991
ManufacturerAstra-Unceta y Cia SA
Produced1991–1994
Specifications
Mass840 g (30 oz)
Length177 mm (7.0 in)
Barrel length89 mm (3.5 in)

Cartridge
Feed systemDetachable box magazine: 8 (9×19mm Parabellum), 7 (40 S&W)
SightsFixed front, Fixed rear.

References

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  1. ^ Kinard, Jeff (November 23, 2004). Pistols : an illustrated history of their impact. ABC-CLIO. p. 366. ISBN 1851094709.
  2. ^ Mulcahy, Paul. "Paul Mulcahy's Pages". Paul Mulcahy’s Pages. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
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