life was not long with 'one' shot..........life improved with the colt revolver.............
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The Colt model of 1917 revolver just like the Smith and Wesson model of 1917 revolver was made from 1917 until January of 1919,for use in World War I. Another answer: 1918 specifically
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data.
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Need to know iif its a revolver or semi-automatic and the caliber.
There were probably more factors that contributed to it, but...You could guess that carrying more than one, ready to fire, bullet in your gun would be advantages in a situation where you would need said firearm. A revolver has that on say a muzzle loaded pistol.A revolver, like a Colt Peacemaker, is mechanically simpler than a semi-auto like the Colt 1911. Which would explain why they were invented and produced first.Also, generally, a revolver will produce more power than a semi-auto or automatic pistol firing the same round.
This is probably a replica revolver produced in Italy.
The Colt 1877 DA Lightning ,referred to as the thunderer ,with that serial number was made in 1875.They were made from 1877 to 1909 with serial numbers from 1- 166849.
The Colt 1877 DA Lightning ,referred to as the thunderer ,with that serial number was made in 1875.They were made from 1877 to 1909 with serial numbers from 1- 166849.
This is a replica revolver produced in Italy for Navy Arms Co. in Ridgefield/NJ. It should have proof stamps on the frame, cylinder and barrel in form of two rifles crossed before a shield. Production year is in letters, either Roman figures counting starting 1944 (XXIX = 29 => 1973) or after 1974 in letters (A = 1974, AA = 1975, AB = 1976 aso) This type of gun is marketed as Colt Rebel Model. In fact it is a copy of the Confederate revolver made by Griswold and Gunnison, Griswoldville, Georgia between 1862 and 1864, which was a simplified copy of the Colt Model 1851 Navy.
My father owned a 22 cal Colt, in 1936. It was hammerless, with a folding trigger. It was nickel plated. The name on the barrel said ¨´new born baby. I woul like to find one for my collection.
38 special is only a revolver caliber. that's like saying a 44 magnum revolver or a 500 special revolver. a revolver is a revolver