Colt Model 1873 Single-Action

Colt Model 1873 Single-Action "New Model Army Metallic Cartridge Revolving Pistol"

Type Revolver
Place of origin United States
Service history



In service 1873–1892 (Artillery Model - 1902)
Used by United States
Wars Indian wars, Spanish-American war, Philippine-American War
Production history
Designer Colt's Manufacturing Company
Specifications
Weight 1,048 g (with 7½" barrel)
Length 11" (279 mm - with 5½" barrel); 13" (318 mm - with 7½" barrel)
Cartridge .45 Colt
Caliber .45 Colt, .44-40 WCF, .38-40 WCF, .32-20 WCF and many others, including .22LR, .38Spl, .357Magnum, .44Spl (commercial models)
Action Single action Revolver
Feed system 6-shot Cylinder