Developed at the request of Theodore Roosevelt when he was New York City Police Commissioner. Roosevelt wanted a more powerful replacement for the pocket revolvers then carried by NYPD officers. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: 32 Colt New Police Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1896, USA Weight: 20 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Law Enforcement, Self-Defense