.41 Long Colt

The .41 Long Colt cartridge was created in 1877 for Colt's double-action "Thunderer" revolver.

.41 Long Colt
.41 Long Colt cartridge
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed1877
ManufacturerColt's Manufacturing Company
Produced1877–1939
Specifications
Parent case.41 Short Colt
Bullet diameter0.386 in (9.8 mm)
Neck diameter.400 in (10.2 mm)
Base diameter.405 in (10.3 mm)
Rim diameter.434 in (11.0 mm)
Rim thickness.077 in (2.0 mm)
Case length1.126 in (28.6 mm)
Overall length1.397 in (35.5 mm)
Case capacity20 gr H2O (1.3 cm3)
Maximum pressure (CIP)13,000 psi (90 MPa)
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