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Colt Colt Single Action Army .44-40 Win 4.75-inch

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Shorter-barreled Frontier Six-Shooter for everyday carry on the frontier. The 44-40 chambering made it compatible with the Winchester 1873 rifle, the most practical combination available.

Type: Revolver

Action: Single-Action

Caliber: 44-40 Win

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1878, USA

Weight: 34 oz

Overall length: 10.25"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Frontier Use, Self-Defense