UH......, 6 pounds? I recently had a #3 in 30-40 Krag. It was factory stock and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces on my postal scale, without scope and rings. A lot of the weight was in the barrel. A 44 mag may weigh 6 pounds, which I doubt, but most calibers in a #3 will not go that light. The #1A in 30-40 Krag that I just bought weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces. After I get a scope on it, it'll weigh 7 pounds 6 ounces. The #1 will look better and be LIGHTER to carry. :wink: