The production numbers for .38 caliber 5-shot top-break revolvers can vary significantly depending on the specific manufacturer and model. For instance, the Smith & Wesson Model 10, which is a well-known revolver, has had millions produced since its introduction. However, many other manufacturers also produced similar revolvers, each with their own production totals. For a precise figure, it would be necessary to specify the manufacturer and model.
One of many 22 single action revolvers made by the company
in the early 1900's many small machine shops turned out small break open revolvers in different calibers. Also, larger machine shops also made the break open revolvers and put the name of the firearm dealer on the weapon......so, many different dealers sold their revolvers under their brand name even though the revolvers were made in mass by large machine shops............................
Six. All revolvers, with the exception of one or two specialty peices, fired Six.
Single action, double action, double action only. There have been automatic revolvers (the Webley-Fosberry) There have been ball-and-cap revolvers, and even one flintlock revolver (did not work well) There have been tip up revolvers, top break revolvers, and swing-out cylinder revolvers. There was one revolver made to shoot triangular bullets, and some to shoot shotgun shells. There have been revolvers with 2, 3, or MANY barrels. There have been 4 shot, 5 shot, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12- or more- shot revolvers. There were revolvers that loaded from the front, the bottom, and the rear. All in all, there are probably several HUNDRED different types of revolvers.
Hundreds. They are generally separated into revolvers and pistols (anything not a revolver) But then it becomes complex. There are different types of revolvers, such as single action, double action, top break, tip up, swing out cylinder, etc. There are single shot pistols that are top break, and bolt action. There are double and single action pistols, and even fully automatic (machine pistols). There are shotgun pistols, small caliber pistols, ones that will fit in a vest pocket, and some that have scopes and a bipod. There are antique black powder pistols and revolvers, and pistols with frames made of plastic type polymers. The study of firearms is a VERY broad subject.
Most .22 caliber revolvers will hold 6 rounds in the cylinder chambers. Some models from different manufacturers will have a 9 round capacity. I own both.
Revolvers come in all shapes and sizes and weights. The smallest and lightest ones I know of are the NAA mini-revolvers in .22 caliber. They weigh only a few ounces. You can get an alloy-framed .38 caliber revolver that weighs 9 or 10 ounces empty. Many revolvers are available that weigh about 30-40 ounces, or roughly 1 pound to 1.5 pounds. Larger handguns made for hunting big game might weigh up to 3 pounds.
Made by many different makers over the past 100 years
$150-$350, depending on condition and originality. Many of these were imported to the use, and the barrels shortened as "snub nosed" revolvers. Values are less.
In general revolvers do not have 6 barrels, they have 1. Many have 6 chambers, each holding 1 cartridge. .380 is a cartridge used in semi-auto pistols, not revolvers. Now, if you are asking who makes a 6 shot .38 caliber revolver, the answer would be half of the gunmakers in the world have done so at some time. Those companies would include Colt, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Dan Wesson, Enfield, Taurus, Rossi, Charter Arms, RG, Remington, Adams, Star, Llama, Korth, Iver Johnson, Harrington & Richardson, Hopkins & Allen, and a list that goes on for miles.
Rifles, shotguns, and revolvers, made by many different companies.
One may purchase revolvers legally at licensed gun shops. One reputable shop is Buds Gun Shop. They carry many types of revolvers and any ammunition and accessories one requires.