Revolver
Five or Six?

Five or Six?

Did frontiersmen of the Old West fully load their single-actions or did they leave an empty chamber under the hammer? Experienced shooters realize...

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The Birth of the Colt Revolver

The Birth of the Colt Revolver

In the years before the 1840's the favorite side arm was a knife, and the big guy with long arms had a distinct advantage. Before the coming of the...

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Caplock Rivals

Caplock Rivals

Two open-top and solid-frame designs reigned supreme in the age of percussion revolvers, and each type had its advantages and drawbacks.  ...

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More Favorite Smoke Wagons

More Favorite Smoke Wagons

Reading the pulp westerns one would conclude that the Colt revolver was the only pistol used in the Old West. Remington built a fine six-shooter and...

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The 1847 Walker Colt

The 1847 Walker Colt

Despite the popularity of the Colt revolver among Texans, Colt's company failed in 1842. Realizing the revolver needed more durability for use on...

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