| Colt Single-Action Revolvers Contributor(s): Pegler, Martin (Author), Stacey, Mark (Illustrator), Gilliland, Alan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1472810988 ISBN-13: 9781472810984 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Firearms & Weapons - History | Military - Weapons - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Series: Weapon |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (0.55 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |