The Pietta 1860 Army is a reproduction of the Colt Model 1860 Army, the most widely issued handgun of the American Civil War. It features an 8-inch round barrel, steel frame, rebated cylinder, and a streamlined profile that Colt designed to reduce weight compared to the earlier 1851 Navy. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .44 Cal Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1987, Italy Weight: 42.08 oz Overall length: 13.75" Status: Active Intended use: collector, historical, muzzleloader