The Colt revolving rifle applied the cylinder concept to a long gun. Despite initial enthusiasm, the rifle had a dangerous tendency to chain-fire all chambers simultaneously, causing severe hand injuries to soldiers holding the forestock. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Action Caliber: 56 Cal Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1856, USA Weight: 11 oz Overall length: 41" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Service, Frontier Use