Description
Description
In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-calibre Colt Walker and the seminal .45-calibre Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today. These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot weapon of last resort to a practical and powerful sidearm that gave the user the ability to defend himself once his primary armament was discharged. It transformed cavalry tactics and relegated the sword to a largely ceremonial role in many armies.
Featuring full-color artwork, expert analysis and gripping first-hand accounts, this is the absorbing story of Colt's family of single-action revolvers, covering their origins, development, use and lasting impact on the modern world.
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Product details
Published | 26 Jan 2017 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 80 |
ISBN | 9781472810984 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 30 b/w; 34 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | Weapon |
Short code | WPN 52 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |