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Colt Single-Action Revolvers.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pegler, Martin.
- Series:
- Weapon
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (113 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- London : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2017.
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-4728-1099-6
- 1-4728-1100-3
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