The primary Union Army competitor to the Colt 1860 Army. The Remington design featured a solid frame making it stronger and easier to reload by swapping cylinders. Over 132,000 were purchased by the Union Army. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: 44 Cal Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1863, USA Weight: 46 oz Overall length: 13.75" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Service, Frontier Use