This Colt replica Civil War Era gun is a great collector's item! A non-firing replica of the Peacemaker original hand gun is well known to western history aficionados. This piece replicates the original in size, weight and appearance, and the parts function much like the original. However, parts cannot be interchanged or the replica made to fire ammunition. Also a unique decorator piece! Wood and glass top wood display boxes are also available, as are holsters and dummy bullets for that stage prop or costume. Historic model information: The Colt Single Action Army revolver, aka Colt Peacemaker or Single Action Army model, is a single action revolver safely holding 5 rounds with an empty chamber under the hammer. It was designed for the US cavalry by Colt's Manufacturing Company and adopted in 1873. It was one of the most famous pistols of the old west, having a similar fame as the Walker Colt and the Colt 1851 Navy. The .45 Colt ammunition is a protruding-rim cartridge originally loaded with black powder and intended for use in revolvers. .45 caliber Action Works 4.75" barrel length: 10.5" Weight: 2lbs