I know this topic is 100 years old but I thought I would reply in case others still read it.
If anyone wants to read tons of information about the 44-40, there is a website dedicated to it.
History
Handloading
Factory ammo
Black Powder
Smokeless Powder
Pressure testing
...and much much more.
https://sites.google.com/view/44winchester/
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