Never knew that lil' beastie existed.

Very cool find!

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

It was a sweet shooter with 44 Specials. Mine was also not marked as a "Terminator". I found a 629-1 3" shortly after I had picked it up, so I sold it. Wish I hadn't, but I seem to find things down the road to fix regrets.

BTW, the grip frame is more the size of a K frame round butt. I tried some Hogue grips on it, but they were a little wobbly. Other than hand fitted wood, the Pachys may be the best fit.

I vaguely remember those when they fist came out and had a few gun magazine write-ups. Always thought they looked really cool, but never got to shoot one or even handle one. The write-ups were sure pretty glowing if I remember correctly. Hope it exceeds your expectations.

Looks like the muzzle may have been polished at some point. Some people have done that believing that a bright muzzle ring makes the bore look larger and more intimidating when pointed at someone.

I would imagine that gun would not need any help at all to look intimidating. A very nice score!

Follows the same line of their S&W Effector.

I would not hesitate to buy another Astra revolver in good shape.

I've been reading up on these, and seeing reports of them shooting loose after a lot full power magnum loads. I think this one will see a diet of mid range loads, I'm thinking Keith bullets at around 900-1000 fps.