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Charter Arms Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Special 2.5-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Iconic 5-shot .44 Special compact revolver. Original Bulldog defined the big-bore snubby category.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .44 Special

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1973, USA

Weight: 21.5 oz

Overall length: 7"

Status: Active

Intended use: Self-Defense, Concealed Carry