Operation & Cleaning

How many chambers does a revolver cylinder usually have?

Answer

Five or six

A revolver has a rotating cylinder containing a number of chambers — there are usually five or six.

Source: Chapter 3: Revolver Parts and Operation

Not the answer

  • Eight or nine
  • Two or three
  • Twelve

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