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Cartridge comparison

.41 Long Colt vs .44-40 Winchester

.41 Long Colt and .44-40 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.41 Long Colt.44-40 Winchester
TypeRevolverPistol
Introduced18771873
Bullet diameter0.3882″0.4272″
Case length1.1299″1.3051″
Max pressure13,000 psi11,000 psi
Recoil2.5–4 ft·lb6–10 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd100 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .41 Long Colt and .44-40 Winchester trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare