The Pietta 1873 SAA is a percussion-era cylinder conversion revolver based on the Colt Single Action Army pattern, chambered in .44-40 Winchester with a 7.5-inch barrel. It represents the cartridge-conversion era transition and is used in Cowboy Action Shooting events that specify period-correct calibers. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .44-40 Win Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1994, Italy Weight: 38.08 oz Overall length: 12.5" Status: Active Intended use: competition, collector, historical