The shortest of the Dan Wesson revolvers is this version with a 4” barrel. This is a beautiful silver plated revolver. The full metal construction gives the revolver a very solid impression and you can immediately feel the quality.
The 12g Co2 capsule is loaded into the grip and each of the realistic 6 shells holds one BB that is fired at more than 130 m/s (420 pfs) Included: Speed loader, 2 changeable tactical rails and 6 shells.
Real Steel History
When it comes to benefitting from ready-made brand cache, it’s hard to beat US manufacturer Dan Wesson – with the name coming from the firm’s founder, Daniel B. Wesson II, the great-grandson of the co-founder of legendary gunmaker – Smith & Wesson.
The real steal Model 44 hand canon was first introduced in the ‘80s and was largely shipped with a 6” barrel, but there were several interchangeable barrel-length options: 4”, 8” and 10”.
Originally intended for hunters and target shooters (metal plate or silhouette target shooting in particular), the Model 44 also had a variety of shroud configurations – either partial lug or full lug, with a solid rib or ventilated-rib barrel, a look that has gone on to became instantly recognisable.
Stainless steel versions of the M44 were also designated with a 7-prefix.
Today, although the Dan Wesson brand is still synonymous with its classic, double-action revolvers like the Model 44, however, the manufacturer has long since diversified into rifles and a successful line of 1911 pistol variants.
