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The Colt Single Action Army Revolver This is one of the most famous guns of all time. The Army contracted and carried it thoughout the Indian Wars and it is associated with the most famous lawmen and infamous outlaws on the frontier. It was often known as the “Peacemaker”, “Frontier Six-Shooter”, and the “Equalizer”, among others. Production of this revolver began in 1872 and variations continue to be produced today. Collectors divide its history [...] Click here to continue reading. Colt manufactured more of these pocket revolvers, about 325,000 between 1850 and 1873, than any other Colt percussion firearm. The rolling block action is generally recognized as one of the strongest ever made. The pivoting action of its breachblock and hammer act together to form and exceptionally strong closure with the barrel on firing. It is a single shot pistol with an eight inch round barrel. About 6,000 of these pistols were manufactured by Remington in Ilion, New York between 1872 and 1888. About 5,100 of these went to the U.S. Army and [...] Click here to continue reading. Henry Aston Pistols, 1842 to 1852 From 1846 until 1850 Henry Aston made approximately 24,000 Model 1842 pistols at Middletown, Connecticut under a U.S. Army contract of February 25, 1845 at $6.50 each before the firm’s name was changed to H. Aston & Co. Thereafter, another 6,000 pistols were made from 1851 to 1852. Although rendered obsolete as a sidearm by the revolver, many Aston Model 1842 pistols were pressed into service due to [...] Click here to continue reading. |
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