Tight End Dallas Clark
Colt
44 Colt not produced since 1940. Less than half the energy of the 44-40 44-40 still in production.
45 colt
1500 USD or so
Colt data is at Proofhouse.com
No. If it will even fit (the rim of a 44 magnum cartridge is much larger than a 45 Colt) it would be very dangerous to do. 45 Colt firearms were not designed for the forces of a 44 Magnum cartridge.
The 44 caliber Colt Army Model 1860 revolver began production in 1860 and was made until 1873
One of many patent dates that Colt had.
A Colt .44 1860 army model with serial number 35 was made in 1860, the first year of production.
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data.
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data.
your colt is of modern manufacture period. it will take the 44 mag. cartridge 'IF' the barrel has 44 mag. written on it. Or, it could be a 44 special, also written, whereby you cannot use 44 Mag. cartridge. However, if it is a 44 mag. cartridge, then you can shoot modern 44 mag. cartridges OR 44 special cartridges............