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A field stripped 1851 Colt American Civil War revolver. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1948
The US Army 44 calibre 6 shot revolver was issued to officers during the American Civil War. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1948
Descended from a percussion revolver, in 1871 this .44 Colt was converted dispense fire cartridges it was later superseded by cartridge-type weapons. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
A single action .44 calibre Frontier Colt revolver with a carved pearl grip handle. This type of weapon was manufactured until 1944. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
A .44 Colt Dragon with a traditional Cowboys hat. This weapon was originally used in the Mexican War of 1846-8 and it is typical of the type used in the [Wild West] of America. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
A [Sheriffs Model] .44 Colt sawn-off barrel revolver, used by law enforcement officers in the American [Wild West] during the 1890s, and an open holster. This weapon was usually carried inside an officers coat instead of a holster. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
A. 41 Newhouse revolver with a pair of police handcuffs, manufactured in 1880 this is a variant on the official Colt American police gun of the 1880s. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
The .36 Colt percussion revolver. Originally carried by American Navy personnel this revolver became popular amongst civilians in 1851, after Californas first [Gold Rush]. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
The .36 Colt Navy revolver, one of the most widely used civilian weapons in America between 1861 and 1870 although it was supposedly a service weapon. A muzzle loader, it was superseded by cartridge type weapons in the early 1870s. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
A .38 Colt police revolver, used by the police in 1870s America, with a truncheon. The weapon has [police and thug] grips which distinguished American police revolvers from any other for many years. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
The .36 calibre Belt New Police Colt percussion revolver, carried by law enforcement officers during the American Civil War. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
The .31 calibre Colt revolver, used by Wells Fargo agents in America during the 1849 Gold Rush. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1950
A close-up of a Colt third model .44 calibre dragoon pistol on an engraving of a similar weapon in use in a battle situation. Complete with shoulder stock, this model was first used in 1858. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1956
Two guns originally owned by General George Patton are displayed against a cartridge belt. The upper is a Colt single action .45 calibre deluxe army revolver with silver plating and an ivory stock, purchased in 1916. The lower is a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum revolver, purchased in 1935. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1956
A replica model of an 1851 Colt Navy revolver with a squareback trigger guard, .36 caliber and 7.5 inch long barrel. It was this revolver that Samuel Colts company became famous for. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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