The Astra Model 600 was developed specifically for the German Wehrmacht contract during WWII, chambered in standard 9mm Luger/Parabellum rather than the Spanish 9mm Largo. A refined version of the Model 400 action, it was produced almost entirely for German orders. The surrender of Germany left approximately 10,000 guns without a buyer; these were eventually sold to the West German Bundespolizei and later imported to the US as surplus. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Luger Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1944, Spain Weight: 32 oz Overall length: 8" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, law_enforcement, collector