Osprey Publishing WPN 52 Weapon Colt Single-Action Revolvers

Osprey PublishingSKU: OSP00230352

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.


Table of Contents

Introduction /Development /Use /Impact /Conclusion / Bibliography /Index

Product details

Published 26 Jan 2017
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

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