What is .41 short colt?

The .41 Short Colt is a centerfire cartridge designed for revolvers, which was introduced by Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1877. It is a shortened version of the .41 Long Colt cartridge and was primarily used in small, compact revolvers for self-defense purposes. The cartridge has a a bullet diameter of .386 inches and a case length of .56 inches. It has a relatively mild recoil compared to other handgun cartridges, and was popular among law enforcement officers and civilians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The .41 Short Colt is considered an obsolete cartridge today, and ammunition may be difficult to find.