One of the most produced cap-and-ball revolvers ever made, with over 215,000 manufactured. The 1851 Navy was the preferred sidearm of Wild Bill Hickok and saw extensive Civil War service. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: 36 Cal Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1851, USA Weight: 42 oz Overall length: 13" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Service, Law Enforcement, Frontier Use