The Pietta 1851 Sheriff is a short-barreled variant of the 1851 Navy with a 5-inch barrel, suited for holster carry and cowboy action shooting competitions. The Sheriff model was a popular civilian configuration in the 1860s and 1870s when a shorter, lighter revolver was preferred for daily carry. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .44 Cal Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1990, Italy Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 11.5" Status: Active Intended use: collector, historical, competition, muzzleloader