Colt did not produce the gun only as a Prototype. Pietta probably saw the .44 as a marketing tool
for more variety, i.e. the brass .44 Navy looks like a .36 Navy so had tp give it different name, I guess.
Sheriff seemed to be a good old West name.
I fiquered if no Italian maker was making anything near it ,and I happen to like shorter barrels guns,
why not. It suits me fine ,I won't make a show guy out of it, going to
Of course had to change the name to
Marine 44 only because it had some roots in the Navy which the gun it aint.
Knowing US Marines like I do, they want "power" God bless em...............My salute to brothers
Ole Hewy
USAF Air Police