The original .44 Magnum revolver, produced before the Model 29 designation was applied. The Model 44 is a blued N-Frame revolver that established the .44 Magnum as the most powerful production handgun cartridge of its era. Elmer Keith was instrumental in its development. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .44 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1954, USA Weight: 48.5 oz Overall length: 9.75" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Defense, Collecting