.44 Remington | |
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Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Remington |
Designed | 1874 |
Manufacturer | Remington |
Produced | 1875–1895 |
Specifications | |
Case type | Rimmed, straight |
Bullet diameter | 0.447 in (11.4 mm) |
Neck diameter | 0.447 in (11.4 mm) |
Base diameter | 0.448 in (11.4 mm) |
Rim diameter | 0.480 in (12.2 mm) |
Case length | 1.065 in (27.1 mm) |
Case capacity | 40 gr H2O (2.6 cm3) |
Primer type | Large pistol |
The .44 Remington Centerfire / 11.4x27mmR (often referred to as .44 Remington C.F. or .44 Remington) was a centerfire revolver cartridge with a heeled, externally lubricated bullet produced by the Remington Arms Company from 1875 until 1895. Only one weapon, the Remington Model 1875, was chambered for this cartridge.[2]