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Colt Single-Action Revolvers

Martin Pegler author Alan Gilliland illustrator Mark Stacey illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:26th Jan '17

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A detailed study of Samuel Colt’s revolvers, iconic American handguns since 1836, which is essential reading for anyone interested in small arms and their impact on the history of warfare.

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-calibre Colt Walker and the seminal .45-calibre 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 user 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-colour 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.

ISBN: 9781472810984

Dimensions: 248mm x 184mm x 7mm

Weight: 263g

80 pages