The first American-designed top-break revolver, allowing simultaneous ejection of all cases. Adopted by the US Army in 1870 and famously purchased by Russia in enormous quantities. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: 44 S&W American Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1870, USA Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 11.75" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Service, Law Enforcement, Frontier Use