While externally similar to a standard Colt 1860 Army cap-and-ball revolver (inset, l.), the gun being discussed is a breech-loading, .44-cal., center-fire, 1860 Army Model Richards-pattern ...

Pate has compiled an easy to read and understand narrative of the Colt New Model Army revolver (NMA), meticulously researched with over 1400 footnotes. Few authors in the gun world today make as ...

In July 1873, the Army adopted the Colt and ordered 8,000 revolvers, along with a substantial run of 3,000 Smith & Wesson Model 3s, to replace its obsolete Colt 1860 Army Percussion revolvers.

DENVER, PA — Morphy Auctions’ May 13-15 firearms event brought in a total of $6,740,000, driven by competitive bidding on ...

Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver owned by Frank E. Brownell National Museum of American History Object Details Brownell, Frank E. referenced Ellsworth, Elmer E. licensee Colt, Samuel Colt's Patent ...

This Colt Model 1860 is a cap and ball revolver used by the Union Army during the Civil War, giving the North a winning edge over the Confederacy. The .44 caliber model is engraved and silver ...

Considering the breadth of firearms and other weapons curated throughout American history, few inventions left as profound a mark as the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Introduced in 1873 and ...

These guns were chosen for their reliability, durability, and lethality. Most recently, in January 2017, the U.S. Army announced plans ... by the Beretta M9, the Colt 1911 semi-automatic pistol ...

Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver National Museum of American History Object Details licensee Colt, Samuel Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Location Currently not on view 1862 ID Number ...