The Ruger Old Army was the finest production cap-and-ball revolver ever made, featuring modern coil spring internals in a traditional 1858 Remington-style frame. Produced until 2008, the Old Army offered modern metallurgy and Ruger reliability in a historically styled percussion revolver. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: 45 Cal Black Powder Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1972, USA Weight: 46 oz Overall length: 13.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Collector, Muzzleloading, Historical