The Astra Model 44 is a large, double-action revolver chambered in .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, or .45 Long Colt with a six-shot, swing-out cylinder, similar in design and features to the Smith & Wesson Model 29 N-frame revolver.

[3][4][1] It was manufactured in Spain and imported into the United States by Interarms under catalog number 55000.

A shorter barrel of 70mm (2.75") snubnosed variant called the "Terminator" was produced by the John Jovino Gun Shop.

Due to the short barrel, this pistol features fairly heavy felt recoil and a large muzzle flash.

Sales of the variant stopped in 1989 due to limited demand.