Legendary Colt revolvers brand
February 25, 1836 Samuel Colt received a patent for his great invention - a revolver, then received its name in honor of the creator. This day was the beginning of a great armory brand Colt, which, according to well-known aphorism, did people really equal. And so today we will tell about some religious revolvers issued in factories Colt .
Colt Paterson
His first gun Samuel Colt built at the age of fourteen years, but the return on this weapon was so strong that the shooter could easily break during firing hand. So after the inventor of this is not entirely successful experience sat down to study the sciences - chemistry and mechanics to fix the shortcomings of their offspring. And in 1836, at age 22, Colt introduced the patent office its first truly successful invention - a revolver, which received later called the Colt Paterson (in honor of the town, where he opened a plant for its production), and then Colt Texas (residents of the US state particularly liked the novelty).
Revolver Colt Paterson. Photo source: armsportllc.net
The novelty of the invention Colt was the fact that he first used at the same time capsule cartridges, spinning drum and the serial production of weapons, which made the first Colt revolvers very fast and relatively cheap. In just eleven years, was released a little less than three thousand revolvers Colt Paterson. Some of them were bought by the armies of the United States and in those years the independent Republic of Texas. Rangers from the last first to appreciate fully the convenience and speed characteristic of this weapon. This was the reason for the success of future products Colt in the army.
Colt Walker
Colt Walker was named in honor of the commander of the Texas Rangers, who helped improve the inventor of the previous model Colt revolver. Armed Forces Texas needed a powerful and reliable gun that allows to shoot at full gallop, and equally well affect both riders and horses. The new revolver was quite massive (2.5 kg weight). He had a drum for six rounds, in which the use of black powder.
Revolver Colt Walker. Photo source: thetruthaboutguns.com
The emergence in 1847 Colt Walker had just what we needed - began Mexican-American War, in which these weapons played a very important role, although it was produced in quantities of 1,100. Revolver quickly gained cult status, and still retains it. In our time - thanks westerns with Clint Eastwood, the hero of which is enjoyed Walker.This, apparently, was to insinuate that the character was once a ranger in Texas.
Colt Pocket Police
Did not hesitate company Colt revolver and the creation for the needs of the police. The first such weapon under this brand appeared in 1863 and was based on earlier models of Baby Dragoon and Pocket Model, see the light, respectively, in 1847 and 1849. This gun was a powerful but very compact and light (by the standards of the nineteenth century of course). It could even hide a wide pants pocket (about jeans in those days no one hardly heard) and quickly get it if needed.
Revolver Colt Pocket Police. Photo source: thefiringline.com
Total produced 325,000 revolvers Colt Pocket of which 20 thousand - a model designed for the needs of the police.There were also options for couriers, postal service and fleet.
Colt Single Action Army
The most famous revolver "Wild West" is considered Colt Single Action Army, jokingly nicknamed "peacekeepers."After all, wherever there is a man with a similar weapon, advancing the world - so vazhnue role it played. Revolver can be seen in almost all westerns, including, in the episodes of the film "Back to the Future 3", whose protagonist enters a time machine in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Revolver Colt Single Action Army. Photo source: gunblast.com
First released in 1873, Colt Single Action Army produced by different manufacturers so far. However, in our time, this gun is used mainly for peaceful purposes - in sport and education, as well as hunting. The reason for this longevity - a successful universal design (classic koltovskie trigger mechanism, trigger and overall design, combined with monolithic rounded frame).
Revolver Colt Single Action Army. Photo source: everything-airsoft.com
Colt Official Police
Originally revolver Colt Official Police was created for the US Army. He was a big, massive and designed for cartridges with .38 caliber bullets. But to truly appreciate this innovation American police.
Revolver Colt Official Police. Photo source: gunauction.com
However, in order to adapt the gun under her needs, experts of the company Colt had little to reduce it in size and change to .32 caliber. It happened in 1927 (although the original model was already in 1908), and until 1969 the manufacturer has produced more than 400 thousand copies Colt Official Police in different variations (including training and weapons .22).
Colt Detective Special
It is not difficult to guess from the title, Colt Detective Special was designed as a weapon for law enforcement. We are talking about people in civilian clothes - detectives and intelligence personnel who could carry a gun unnoticed under clothing. In favor of the Colt Detective Special advocated its compact size, but serious fighting characteristics, comfortable handle, light weight and smooth trigger.
Revolver Colt Detective Special. Photo source: flickr.com
Colt Detective Special revolver became popular not only among the plainclothes officers, but also filmmakers. Rare classic film about the detective without the participation of the revolver, including modern noir. Colt Detective Special was produced in different versions with a short break in the period 1927-2000. Now he still is but armed with some units, and is also popular among collectors weapons.
Colt Cobra
Colt Cobra revolver has a lot to do with the Colt Detective Special, however, was made of aluminum instead of steel.Furthermore, it was still shorter barrel. Owners of these weapons were to be civilians, not law enforcement agencies and special services.
Revolver Colt Cobra. Photo source: icollector.com
The most famous case of application Colt Cobra occurred November 24, 1963, when the Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby killed his revolver from Lee Harvey Oswald shot dead two days before US President John F. Kennedy.
Colt Python
The famous Magnum from the company Colt. One of the best features of all revolvers of this legendary producer was first introduced in 1955. Initially it was to be used with a cartridge .38, but then changed to the caliber .357 Magnum, for this weapon and second name Magnum Colt. Colt Python called "limousine among revolvers" for excellent appearance, excellent performance, and combat power Of course, a rather high price. Instance name Magnum have been manufactured for many of the powerful - presidents, kings, and even Elvis Presley.
Revolver Colt Python. Photo source: Wikipedia
Colt Python was the last truly popular revolver from the company Colt, becoming the basis for other, more low-end models. In particular, for the Colt Anaconda, producing up to 1999. In the eighties and nineties, the company Colt survived several crises, which led to loss of revolvers. At the beginning of the new millennium, the situation began to mend, and today the company is engaged mainly producing rifles for the US Army.
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