Eventually, the Army phased out the Schofield revolvers and went with the SAA across the board. Then, it also went back to the .45 Colt ammo until it was replaced by the underpowered .38 Long Colt in ...

Colt's "New Lightning Magazine Rifle," so called to distinguish it from the company's previous double-action revolver of the ...

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 ...

45 Colt, and it had a six-shot cylinder, along with a 7.5" barrel. "First of all, it's a simple gun. It basically uses the lock work of the, you know, Dragoons and '51 Navys and '60 Armys ...

45 Long Colt, and .44 Magnum ... Before this, it was known best for its swagger of single-action cowboy guns, particularly in ...

1825 ca. - Percussion-cap guns are in general use. 1830 - The back action lock appears. 1835 - The first Colt revolver. Samuel Colt developed the first mass-produced, multi-shot, revolving firearms.