Specifications
Weapon type:
Service revolver
Calibre & Catrige:
.44 Magnum (10.9x33mmR)
Designed:
1872
Designer:
William Mason and Charles Brinckerhoff Richards
Manufacturer:
Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company
Number produced:
457,000+
Action:
Single-action revolver
In service:
1873–1945
Capacity:
6-round cylinder