The Sheriff model reproduces the short-barrel no-ejector-rod Colt SAA configuration used by frontier lawmen and gamblers who needed a compact but powerful sidearm. The 3.5-inch barrel lacks the standard ejector rod assembly, requiring a ramrod to push empties from the cylinder. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .45 Colt Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1980, Italy Weight: 34 oz Overall length: 8.75" Status: Active Intended use: Cowboy Action, Western