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The year 2015 marks the 180th anniversary of Colt's first patent for a firearm with a revolving cylinder and the 160th anniversary of the enterprise originally named Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company. During that time, Colt and the succession of firms that continue to bear his name have produced iconic revolvers and rifles that have done nothing less than shape the course of history. Among these are the first Colt Paterson revolver in 1836,...
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Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; muzzle-loading and breech-loading; revolving and rifling — the history of muskets and rifles is a fascinating journey through the development of firearms technology.
From early matchlocks of the 15th century to the latest hunting rifles and assault rifles, Collector's Guides: Rifles and Muskets traces the development of these small arms through their technical revolutions. From a 16th century wheel-lock...
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