Beretta Stampede | |
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File:Beretta Stampede Old West Revolver.JPG Beretta Stampede Old West Revolver, 45 LC | |
Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | Italy |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. |
Variants | see variants |
Specifications | |
Barrel length | 3.5 in (89 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm) |
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Cartridge | .45 Long Colt, .357 Magnum (Stampede deluxe) |
Action | single action revolver |
Feed system | 6 round Cyclinder |
Sights | Fixed front sight |
The Beretta Stampede is a single action revolver manufactured by Beretta comparable to the Colt Peacemaker.
Variants[]
Stampede Old West[]
This is the second Stampede. It has a fixed front sight, wood grip, and holds .45 Long Colt rounds, the same as the Colt Peacemaker. It has a 4¾ or 5½ inch barrel, which makes the total length 9.5 inches or 11 inches. Its cylinder capacity is six rounds, as are the others.
Stampede Old West Marshall[]
This was the third model of the Stampede series by Beretta. It was made for those who wanted a shorter version of the revolver. It has a fixed front sight and a polished wood grip, and is chambered for the .45 Long Colt cartridge. The gun is 8.25 inches long, and its barrel is 3½ inches.
Stampede Buntline Carbine[]
This is probably the most major of changes in the Stampede revolver line, and features a very long 18" barrel and a wood shoulder stock. It still is single-action with fixed sights, holding six .45 Long Colt cartridges. It is 34 inches long. (One must be careful when firing this or any revolving rifle, because of the side-blast at the junction of cylinder and barrel.)
Stampede Gemini[]
This model of the Stampede was made for people who prefer larger-framed revolvers. It is in a dimmer shade of silver, and has a darker-colored wood grip and a larger frame than the regular Stampede Old West. It has a fixed front sight with a 5½" barrel and 11 inches total length, and holds six 45 Long Colt cartridges.
Stampede Philadelphia[]
This is a heavier model of the Stampede Old West, with smooth walnut grips. It weighs about 1/2 pound more than the Stampede Old West, 3.76 pounds (60 ounces) unloaded.
Stampede Deluxe[]
This is a more exclusive version of the Stampede Old West. This revolver is also available in .357 Magnum, but both models hold six rounds. It has three different barrel lengths, 4¾, 5½ and 7½ inches. It has walnut grips and a fixed front sight.
Stampede Inox[]
This is a standard Stampede Old West with an Inox finish. This gun has a black polymer grip, and the rest of it is stainless steel. It takes six .45 Long Colt cartridges. It has a fixed front sight and a 5½" barrel.
Stampede Bisley[]
This is a model of the Stampede with a bent-down polymer or walnut grip like the original Bisley Colts. It is popular with people who want a closer reach to the trigger, which this bent-down grip provides; the revolver also is less prone to twisting upward in the hand when fired, making it better for target shooters. It has a fixed sight and a 5½" barrel, and uses .45 Long Colt cartridges.
Stampede[]
This is the original Stampede. It is available in a blued finish, nickel finish, or Inox. It has a 5½" barrel, a fixed front sight and wood, walnut or polymer grips.
See also[]
External links[]
- Beretta USA official website, Stampede page
- Ballistics By The Inch test data for the Beretta Stampede
The original article can be found at Beretta Stampede and the edit history here.