The Officer’s Model was the top of Colt’s revolver line until the introduction of the Colt Python in 1955 and was dropped from production in 1969.
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The LeMat Revolver | WCW
The LeMat revolver was a unique, .42 caliber firearm that takes its name from Jean Alexandre LeMat. It carried *9* shots, and 1 .60 smoothbore in the center.
How Velo Dogs Let Loose The Dogs of War | WCW
European-made Velo Dogs, with their folding triggers and sub-optimal calibers, were the weapon of choice for the ancestors of modern spandex-clad cyclists.
Dan Wesson’s Revolvers | WCW
Despite the troubles of the company, Dan Wesson produced what was probably the most accurate, rugged and versatile revolver of all time.
WCW | The French Apache
In today’s Weapon Crush Wednesday, the French Apache. No barrel, the grip is a set of brass knuckles…what’s not to like?
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WCW | The Return of Deadwood and the 1875 Remington
Inside scoop says the HBO series Deadwood may be returning – if it does, we’ll likely see Sheriff Bullocks 1875 Remington again. In this week’s WTW.
British Bulldog Revolver: the Baby Bulldog
The handgun used on screen was an Old West double-action revolver, known as the British Bulldog. These were popular five-shot revolvers.
WCW | Chiappa Rhino
Straight out of dystopian future of Blade Runner comes… oh, wait–this is now. And it’s called the Chiappa Rhino. Nevermind.
WCW | The Confusion Behind S&W’s Model 1.5
We looked at the S&W Model 1 which was undoubtedly the puny 7 shot 22 Short peashooter, recently. But what’s the S&W Model 1.5?
Smith & Wesson’s First Revolver: The Model 1 | WCW
In WCW today, learn about the first revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the Model 1 which was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges.