Sixtyseven years of the singleaction revolver closer to 110 if you count blackpowder revolvers thus came to an ignominious end in a pile of rusted junk. Old favorites that are now the rage of cowboy shooting competition are also updated, covering 3840, 4440. The history of each revolver is covered as well as magnificently illustrated with. Sixtyseven years of the single action revolver closer to 110 if you count blackpowder revolvers thus came to an ignominious end in a pile of rusted junk. Colt single action 45 revolver western shooting journal. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. One year later, colts first da bigbore revolver arrivedthe model 1878 in. To unload a doubleaction revolver, the revolver should be tilted in an upwards direction and pointed in a safe direction. The colt new service is a large frame, large caliber, doubleaction revolver made by colt from 1898 until 1941. Any help with the value of this gun will be greatly appreciated. A fulllength rib along the top of the barrel adds weight, helping to tame recoil, and provides ample steel to dovetail the redinsert front sight, making the sight easily replaceable.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Your choice of the 1851 navy or 1860 army revolver. Revive your antique french 11mm model 1873 chamelot delvigne revolver. Place an order easy to use mail and fax order forms back to our catalog. Cheap trouble shooting the colt lightning model 1877 double action revolver,you can get more details about trouble shooting the colt lightning model 1877. These singleaction models are manufactured using the highest quality standards available. The model 1878 colt was a double action that saw limited. Apr 20, 2016 thanks to western novels and movies, the peacemakerformally known as the 1873 colt. Radio scrimshaw historical reenactment revolutionary and civil wars. A study of colt new army and navy pattern double action.
Year rear sight front sight slide barrel link 1955 service service service nm7267717 mark service 1956 service 18 wide service 18 wide notch service nm7267717 mark series 1957 18. In 1877 colt introduced their first doubleaction revolvers. A double action revolver uses a long trigger pull to both turn the revolvers cylinder to align a fresh round with the barrel and to cock and release the hammer to fire the round. Some models have the cylinder latch built on the crane. Jul 27, 2014 rare remington model 1890, single action revolver. Colt revamped the lightning into a largerframed, sixshot, double action revolver that utilized the same barrel, ejector housing and cylinder as the widely popular colt single action army model. In 1873, colts singleaction army saa revolver became the armys standard sidearm. Jul 19, 2008 double action revolvers were not common in the peak cowboy period of the old american west which i think is your main question. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. This one looks great but before we go any further, lets get something important out on the table.
Shop hinterland outfitters for the eaa bounty hunter revolver 770095, 45 lc, 4. They have a history of creating interesting and useful limited edition firearms and before us is one of the best and most interesting i have encountered. The singleaction army was most widely produced with a color casehardened frame and blued barrel. The purpose of disclosing this information is to make sure that any collector who is considering the purchase of one of these units, will not be deceived if. Like new with factory blue and case colors 100% and unturned screws. The term is most commonly used for the historical 1877 and 1878 models, but it also may refer to the following firearms.
If you are looking to get great information on colts army and navy revolvers 18891908 this is. These single action models are manufactured using the highest quality standards available. The history of colt firearms 2001, hardcover w dust jacket signed copy. While not as popular as singleactions, doubleaction revolvers. Its a colt 1878 double action 7 revolver in 45 colt. Double action in a handgun is better than single action for self defense. I agree that double action pistols are faster to fire. Colt single action revolvers, by martin pegler, osprey publishing, oxford, u. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Its design was patented by samuel colt on february 25, 1836, in the united states, france, and england, and it derived its name from being produced in paterson, new jersey.
A total of 51,210 model 1878 revolvers were manufactured from 1878 to 1907, including 4,600 for the us ordnance department. By the end of the 19th century, when it came to a doubleaction. The first doubleaction revolver that the colt factory produced after sam colts death was the 1877 lightning. A study of colt new army and navy pattern double action revolvers 18891908 1st edition by robert best hardcover, 276 pages, published 2005. By that point, the singleaction revolving pistol had been joined by the doubleaction revolver and both single and doubleaction semiautos.
Colt single action army revolvers 1st generation general. Colt singleaction revolvers, by martin pegler, osprey publishing, oxford, u. Cattleman model 1873 revolvers being manufactured today. Cornell publications pistol 1947 revolver no2, mk 1, 1 and. It is often referred to as the frontier or the double action army revolver. While pat garrett owned a merwin hulbert, he used a colt peacemaker to gun down the kid. An interesting note is that no revolver was ever made in new york. The 19th centurys legendary colt single action army revolver rides on. Introduced in 1850, and produced until 1873, the model 1851 navy colt reigned as a favorite fighting handgun with knowledgeable pistoleers until the introduction of the colt single action army revolver. The colt m1878 is a doubleaction revolver that was manufactured by colts manufacturing. How common were double action revolvers in the post civil war.
Colt 175 years the history of americas premier gunmaker by dennis adler. A study of colt new army and navy pattern double action revolvers 18891908 9781591967231 by robert best and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Most importantly, the 3rd edition has data covering the popular new rounds like. Buy trouble shooting the colt lightning model 1877 double.
Smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We look high and low for this rather elusive model but they rarely turn up possessing this level of condition. A very simple weapon to be sure, but in the infancy of its development, the double action revolver was not as reliable as its single action ancestors. The model 1878 saw action on americas frontier and throughout the world until production ceased in 1905. Description of the colt s double action revolver, caliber. A very simple weapon to be sure, but in the infancy of its development, the double action. Holding the revolver with the left hand, push the cylinder latch with the right thumb while pressing the cylinder into the open position. The result was an uglylooking, birds headgripped colt with a european look and feel that drew complaints from veteran gun handlers on the frontier.
Still in business today, the colt s manufacturing company went on to produce the colt single action army handgun, also known as the colt. Bench edition 224 pages with plastic laminated soft cover. Samuel colt did not invent the revolver, but after some 200 years of development his paterson revolver of 1836 started a revolution in repeating firearms. A study of colts new army and navy pattern double action revolvers. Im looking for a good, strong, reliable double action revolver chambered in. Lot 549 detail scarce cased and blued colt double action model 1878 revolver, with depot 14 pall mall london address on barrel. Cheap trouble shooting the colt lightning model 1877 double action revolver,you can get more details about trouble shooting the colt lightning model 1877 double action revolver. Reproduction traditions civil war blackpowder revolvers. The w h b smith classic book of pistols revolvers by smith. Heritage gun books colt double action revolvers repair and.
Here is the complete story of colts first large frame double action revolver, the model of 1878. Clement copy of a colt model 1851 navy percussion revolver lot 244. Major sections of the book cover history and development. The guns are flattop target bisleyblackhawk revolvers reminiscent of the good old days and are chambered for one of the most wonderful cartridges of all time, the. The cattleman is a classic western sixshot revolver. The coltignore the case crimp, it is the way they are to prevent the bullet from sinking to deep has more of a roll crimp, not much as the cannelure is so small on this bullet. Pistol 1947 revolver no2, mk 1, 1 and 1 manual ukenfieldwebley type revolvers.
In fact, this sixgun could easly be nicknamed the peacemaker of the percussion era. Would like an appraisal for 1935 enfield revolver in good. A study of colts new army and navy pattern double action. Colt 1878 double action 1890 the firearms forum the. The redhawk provides unprecedented strength in a double action revolver, using a triplelocking cylinder that locks into the frame at the front, rear, and bottom. Would like an appraisal for 1935 enfield revolver in good condition.
This is another nice colt model 1889 double action revolver with 6 barrel in caliber 38 colt. Colts big model 1898 a doubleaction hit historynet. Early double action revolvers were slow on the path to reliability. If you have a smaller caliber and have to do a double tap, you are. Lawmen and outlaws alike were quick to adopt the handy new 6shooter which earned the nickname peacemaker. If you want to hold a piece of history in your hand or write your own page in the history books. It was the first commercial repeating firearm employing a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. For the 45 colt my all time favorite bullet is the rcbs 270saa, it is a keith style swc, so i am unsure of the rifle if it will feed or not.
If you are looking to get great information on colts army and navy revolvers 18891908 this is the book for you. This colt model 1873 government contract single action army revolver with artillery modifications. As with wilkersons other colt books, this one also covers each caliber which was offered as. The colt factory letter, that accompanied this revolver, states that it was part of a lot of 200 pistols sent to the u. Government inspector at the colt factory on january 31, 1877. Cavalry troopers were armed with the new revolvers. But the guns accuracy was such that in his pioneer 1954 book colt firearms, jim serven, the. I think a 4 inch barrel would be ideal, id like to use it for woods carry and self defensehome defense.
Colt firearms reference books colt automatic pistol. By that point, the single action revolving pistol had been joined by the double action revolver and both single and double action semiautos. Uberti 1873 cattleman callahan target revolver u349223. Double action revolvers were not common in the peak cowboy period of the old american west which i think is your main question. Details about the colt double action revolvers a shop manual vol. The history of colt firearms 2001, hardcover signed copy. Click the titles in bold below to order your favorite colt books. Aug 02, 2010 so far ive figured this out from the internet. To unload a double action revolver, the revolver should be tilted in an upwards direction and pointed in a safe direction. The colt m1878 is a double action revolver that was manufactured by colt s manufacturing company from 1878 to 1907. This revolver was designed as the double action version of colts famed single action army revolver and shared much of its history. Thanks to western novels and movies, the peacemakerformally known as the 1873 colt. The colt double action revolvers a shop manual vol. This book cuts through and dispels all myths about these superb revolver actions.