1835 - The first Colt revolver. Samuel Colt developed ... made), and the Spencer became the principal repeating gun of the Civil War. 1861 - Breech loaded guns in common use.

Photos courtesy of NRA member. Q. I acquired a revolver that I believe is missing some parts. Can you help me figure out what I’ve got? A. Unfortunately, I was unable to locate any diagrams or ...

The Colt single-action revolver belonged to Captain Myles Moylan, later a Medal of Honor recipient — and has an estimated ...

T he venerable .45 Colt cartridge, which made its debut in 1872, has etched an indelible mark on American history and culture. This hard-hitting revolver round has been the faithful companion of ...

Dix's letter by saying that " Gen. Dix has not acted with the Democratic Party proper since the war began in 1861." That is perfectly true. From the moment the war began, Gen. Dix has been on the ...

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