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Colt Single Action: From Patersons to Peacemakers

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The Colt Single Action Army revolver is one of the most iconic firearms in American history. It was the standard sidearm of the U.S. Army from 1873 to 1892, and it played a major role in the settlement of the American West. Today, the Colt Single Action is still a popular choice for collectors and shooters alike.

Colt Single Action: From Patersons to Peacemakers

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The Colt Single Action was developed by Samuel Colt in the early 1850s. Colt had already developed a number of successful revolvers, including the Paterson and the Dragoon. However, these revolvers were all cap-and-ball revolvers, which meant that they had to be manually loaded and primed before each shot. Colt wanted to develop a revolver that was more efficient and easier to use.

In 1855, Colt patented a new revolver design that used a metallic cartridge. This new design was much faster to load and fire than previous revolvers, and it was also more accurate. Colt's new revolver was initially called the Model 1855, but it was later renamed the Single Action Army.

The Single Action Army was an immediate success. It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1873, and it quickly became the standard sidearm of the American West. The Single Action Army was used in countless battles and skirmishes, and it helped to shape the history of the American West.

The Single Action Army was also a popular choice for civilians. It was a powerful and reliable revolver, and it was well-suited for self-defense and hunting. The Single Action Army was also a popular choice for target shooting and competition.

Today, the Colt Single Action is still a popular choice for collectors and shooters alike. It is a classic American firearm that represents the spirit of the American West. The Single Action Army is a reminder of our country's history, and it is a valuable piece of Americana.

Colt Patersons

The Colt Paterson was the first revolver designed and manufactured by Samuel Colt. It was produced from 1836 to 1842, and it was the first successful revolver to use a metallic cartridge. The Paterson was a cap-and-ball revolver, which meant that it had to be manually loaded and primed before each shot. The Paterson was not a commercial success, but it paved the way for the development of the Single Action Army.

Colt Peacemakers

The Colt Peacemaker was a variant of the Single Action Army that was introduced in 1873. The Peacemaker had a number of improvements over the Single Action Army, including a longer barrel and a more durable frame. The Peacemaker was also chambered for a more powerful cartridge, the .45 Colt. The Peacemaker was a huge success, and it quickly became the standard sidearm of the American West. The Peacemaker was used in countless battles and skirmishes, and it helped to shape the history of the American West.

The Colt Single Action is one of the most iconic firearms in American history. It is a classic American firearm that represents the spirit of the American West. The Single Action Army is a reminder of our country's history, and it is a valuable piece of Americana.

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