In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-caliber Colt Walker and the seminal .45-caliber Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today. These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot weapon of last resort to a practical and powerful sidearm that gave the soldier the ability to defend himself once his primary armament was discharged. It transformed cavalry tactics and relegated the sword to a largely ceremonial role in many armies. Featuring full-color artwork, expert analysis, and gripping first-hand accounts, this is the absorbing story of Colt's family of single-action revolvers, covering their origins, development, use, and lasting impact on the modern world.
These weapons largely replaced the sabre as one of the main weapons of the cavalry. This volume documents the history and technical development of the single-shot Colt revolver and its impact on further weapon development.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Pegler, M./Stacey, M. (Illustr.)/Gilliland, A. (Illustr.)
Title
Colt Single-Action Revolvers
Details
English text, paperback, many bw- and colour images. 80 pages
