Appreciating the revolver
Before Colt came along, users of a handgun where limited to a single shot. Colt's invention changed the face of the handheld firearm forever
^ Much, much before Colt, the 4th Dynasty of Japan created a sort of hand-cannon.
^ Enter Colt. His first successful revolver, the Paterson, marks the beginning of a new era. Providing multiple shots without reloading, Colts revolving cylinder mechanism is still used today.
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^ Fast forward a couple centuries, and the flintlock pistol emerges. it was a hassle to reload and only provided a single shot.
^ Colt's dream lives on today, as the firearm company continues to produce quality handguns. His original idea of a multiple shot, hand-held firearm continues to thrive all around the world, whether it is in the hands of a hobbyist or in the hands of military personnel.
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