Description
Product Summary
Taylors & Company 210248 Howdah Alaskan 45 Colt (LC)/410 10.25″ 2rd Shot Matte Chrome Frame Matte Chrome Round Barrel Black SoftTouch Coated Rubber Grip
SeriesAlaskan
ModelHowdah
Caliber45 Colt (LC) / 410
Barrel Length Range10″ to 10.99″
Capacity2rd
ActionBreak Open
Frame FinishMatte Chrome
Oal16.75″
SightsBrass Bead Front / Flip-Up Rear
Barrel FinishMatte Chrome
GripsBlack SoftTouch Coated Rubber
Barrel DescriptionRound
Barrel Length10.25″
Weight7.20 lbs
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt’s Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day–and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today’s standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt’s single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
