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Firearms That Defined American History

Learn about the guns that have defined American history, shaped the United States' culture, and ultimately shape the issues ...
"A sweeping, definitive biography of Samuel Colt--the inventor of the legendary Colt revolver (a.k.a. six-shooter)--which changed the US forever, triggering the industrial revolution and the ...
Revolvers often evoke imagery of old Westerns or bygone eras, but their role in self-defense is far from obsolete. While modern semi-automatics dominate the market, revolvers continue to hold their ...
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 ...