The Peacemaker and Its Rivals: An Account of the Single Action

The Peacemaker and Its Rivals: An Account of the Single Action Colt

This is the life story of the revered single action ColtÂ—the first cartridge revolver adopted by the US Army and a favorite of frontiersmen and cowboys. Widely used from the Cheyenne War to the Battle of Britain, the Colt, or the Peacemaker as it was originally called in the trade, had many rivals, but it was a leader among weapons of its kind.
John E. Parsons, an expert firearms historian, extensively researches the metallic cartridge revolver, giving readers a rare and remarkably insightful glimpse into the evolution, use, accuracy, importation, and availability of the gun. Full of facts but easily readable, The Peacemaker and Its Rivals includes chapters on:

Â• Antecedent revolvers
Â• Multiball cartridges
Â• Adoption of the Model Â“Pâ€
Â• Serial numbers and sales
Â• Variations and target types
Â• Patents and pirates
Â• Volume of productions by calibers

Parsons extensively compares and contrasts the Peacemaker to the Schofield Smith & Wesson and the Remington and other rivals and illustrates its significance in American history. With original photographs of many rare revolvers and guns, this is a must-have for firearms enthusiasts.

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Country USA
Brand Skyhorse
Manufacturer Skyhorse
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations, frontispiec
ReleaseDate 2014-02-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781626365704

Country	USA
Brand	Skyhorse
Manufacturer	Skyhorse
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations, frontispiec
ReleaseDate	2014-02-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781626365704

The Peacemaker and Its Rivals: An Account of the Single Action Colt

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