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How the Colt 1877 Changed the American Handgun Game

Colt’s first double-action revolver made waves in the Old West. Used by lawmen and outlaws alike, the Model 1877 combined ...
Museum staff determined the old pistol to be a Colt Single Action Army single-action revolver with a barrel length of 7½ inches. Based on its serial number it was assessed as being manufactured ...
Considering the breadth of firearms and other weapons curated throughout American history, few inventions left as profound a mark as the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Introduced in 1873 and ...
Colt Single Action Army revolver is on exhibit at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum, ... Old West revolver saw considerable use. Jan 26, 2023 Jan 26, 2023 Updated Mar 7, 2024; ...
This 1850 Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver, presented by inventor Samuel Colt to lawman and surveyor John Coffee “Jack” Hays, is for sale online. Its value has been estimated at about ...
A Colt revolver from the 1800s that was stolen from the state museum more than 50 years ago has been located. It is one of dozens of artifacts dating back as far as the French and Indian War that ...