The Pietta Le Mat reproduction recreates the extraordinary 9-shot Confederate cavalry revolver designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre Le Mat of New Orleans in 1856. The central cylinder fires nine .44 caliber rounds; the lower single-shot barrel fires a .410 bore shotgun charge. No other production revolver carries this dual-barrel configuration. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 9 Year introduced: 1995, Italy Weight: 4.5 oz Overall length: 14" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Cowboy Action, Western