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Colt Buntline
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ColtBuntline

Revolvers · United States · 1957
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ColtBuntline

Colt Buntline
Colt Buntline Photo: Ricce · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
50
Durability
90
Concealability
30
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1957–1992
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Revolvers MASS Rating
17/19
Early Cold War
112/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
50
Durability
90
Concealability
30
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Colt Buntline
Category
Production
1957–1992
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge.45 Colt
  • Bullet Weight16.5 g
◈Operation6MOD.6
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modessingle-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Trigger Typesingle-action
  • Safety Typehalf-cock
▣Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity250 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy500
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length300 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:16 right-hand
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Typefixed
◆Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length300 mm
  • Receiver Materialsteel
  • Furniture Materialwood
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1957Production started
  2. 1992Production ended
69
years in service
35
years in production
04 / Variants
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Colt Buntline 1957
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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