Defined Under Federal Laws: 18 U.S.C., § 921(A)(29) and 27 CFR § 478.11:
The term “Revolver” means a projectile weapon of the pistol type, having a breechloading chambered cylinder so arranged that the cocking of the hammer or movement of the trigger rotates it and brings the next cartridge in line with the barrel for firing.As for the terminology and nomenclature of revolvers, the first illustration shows the primary characteristics exhibited in the "Revolver" category.
This is per the ATF website:
Firearms - Guides - Importation & Verification of Firearms - Gun Control Act Definition - Revolver
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