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- Colt introduced the .44-40 caliber (originally .44 WCF) in the 1873 SAA Frontier Model revolver
- The .44-40 cartridge was designed to match the Winchester 1873 rifle's chambering
- Allowed settlers to carry a single caliber for both rifle and revolver
- The .44-40 became extremely popular in the Western U.S.
- Remains a popular choice for Cowboy action shooting even 140 years later
- Notable for versatility and convenience for shooters using both revolvers and rifles
Colt realizing the popularity of the Winchester 1873 rifles chambered in .44 WCF and realizing that their .45 colt cartridge was nearly the same length as the Winchester rifle cartridge decided to build a Frontier model of their famous 1873 SAA revolver in the .44 WCF caliber but did not want to advertise Winchesters name on their guns so simply renamed the cartage as the 44-40. This became extremely popular with western settlers as now they only needed to carry one caliber for both their rifle and revolvers. The .44 WCF / 44-40 remains a popular caliber 140 years later and is very popular with Cowboy action shooting.
Warranty Information
| Caliber | 44-40 Winchester |
| Barrel Length | 4.75 inches |
| Style | Frontier |
| Frame | Case Hardened Old Model |
| Finish | Standard Blue |
| Grip | 1 Piece Walnut |
| Single Action | Fixed Sights |
