Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP Revolver, 2.5 in, Stainless, DA/SA, 5-Shot
This Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP stands out for its patented rimless-cartridge extractor system that retains and ejects .45 ACP without moon clips. It is a compact, five-shot, stainless-steel revolver with a 2.5 inch barrel, fixed sights, and DA/SA operation, built in the United States and marked on the barrel with "CHARTER ARMS / SHELTON, CT / MADE IN USA."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are scratches and blemishes throughout, with large patches of rust and pitting present.
What’s Included
- Trigger lock
- No case included
The Pitbull series design eliminates the need for moon clips in .45 ACP through a patented extractor system that securely retains and ejects rimless cartridges. This feature makes loading and unloading straightforward while preserving reliable extraction in a compact revolver format.
Construction is all stainless steel with a matte stainless finish on the frame and cylinder. The 2.5 inch stainless barrel includes an underlug and a shrouded ejector rod. It uses fixed sights: a serrated ramp front sight paired with a fixed rear notch integral to the topstrap.
Controls and handling details include an exposed hammer for DA/SA operation, a Charter-style serrated cylinder latch, and a no-sideplate frame with a pinned trigger guard. The checkered black rubber finger-groove grips provide a secure purchase consistent with the revolver’s compact size.