American Rifleman

I Have This Old Gun: Colt Police Positive Target (Second Issue)

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American Rifleman

I Have This Old Gun: Colt 1860 Army Revolver

For the Union Army during the American Civil War, its officers and cavalry troopers relied on one of Colt's most notable ...
The National Interest

Meet the Colt Single Action Revolver: The Most Famous Gun of All Time?

One of the most famous handguns of all time is the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Also known as the Peacemaker, Frontier Six-Shooter and the M1873, the Single Action Army is also a staple of ...
NBC Connecticut

Colt Revolver From 1800s Returned to State Museum 50 Years After It Was Stolen

A Colt revolver from the 1800s that was stolen from the state museum more than 50 years ago has been located. It is one of dozens of artifacts dating back as far as the French and Indian War that were ...
The National Interest

Samuel Colt Didn’t Create Many Of The Most Famous Firearms to Bear His Name

Here’s What You Need to Know: During the Cold War, the Colt Manufacturing Company retained its relationship with the U.S. military. Colt didn’t develop the AR-15/M-16 but it was responsible for the ...
Online Recruitment

Ride the Wild West: 1873 Colt Revolver Toy

Drawing on the enduring legacy of the original Colt Single Action Army—dubbed the “Peacemaker” by historians—this 1:1 scale replica captures both authenticity and safety for young marksmen and ...
Scientific American

Colt's Revolver

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