Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Ruger Old Army
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–2008
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- CartridgeBlack Powder; Cap & Ball
- Calibre44 mm
- Calibre Class.44/.45
- Bullet Weight16.2 g
- RimfireNo
◈Operation6MOD.6
▣Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length7.5 mm
- Sight Typeadjustable or fixed
◇Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or polymer ivory
◆Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1972
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
- 2008Production ended
54
years in service
36
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 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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