Ruger's original-design cap-and-ball revolver — not a copy of any historical gun. Coil mainspring, adjustable rear sight, stainless or blued, 7.5-inch barrel. Strongest production cap-and-ball revolver ever made. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .44 Cap & Ball Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1972, USA Weight: 47 oz Overall length: 9.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: target, hunting, competition