The .44 Magnum is a powerful cartridge introduced in 1955, originally designed for revolvers, but has also been used in several rifles. It was made famous in the Clint Eastwood movie Dirty Harry, when he describes his .44 Magnum as "the most powerful handgun in the world."
Contains a struck primer and no powder.
Firearms that use this cartridge: Marlin Model 1894, Desert Eagle, S&W Model 29, various other revolvers