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- The Colt Double Eagle is a double-action / single action, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company between 1989 and 1997.
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The Colt M1878 is a double-action revolver that was manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1878 until 1907. It is often referred to as the "Frontier" or the "Double Action Army" revolver. A total of 51,210 Model 1878 revolvers were manufactured, including 4,600 for the US Ordnance Department.
Aug 30, 2010 · In 1896, Doolin and what remained of his men were finally brought to justice by U.S Deputy Marshal Louis Eichoff, who carried one of Colt’s latest double-action models, a New Army in .41 Colt...
The Colt Model 1889 was the first double-action revolver with a swing-out cylinder, released by a sliding latch. This design had two advantages over previous designs as it enabled fast loading but also maintained the strength of a solid frame.
The Colt Double Eagle is a double-action / single action, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company between 1989 and 1997. It was available in standard full-size, as well as in more compact versions.
Nov 25, 2020 · In order to compete with them, the Colt company decided to introduce its own first double action model. Designed by talented Colt engineer William Mason, the Model 1877 was released in three calibers, .32 (the Rainmaker), .38 (the Lightning), and .41 (the Thunderer).
Jan 19, 2018 · Although Colt had experimented with double-action (i.e., self-cocking) revolvers, he died on January 10, 1862, without ever having put one into production. His logic was simple. First, a double-action revolver required more moving parts, which increased production costs.
Dec 30, 2021 · In 1876 the Colt Patent Firearms Company introduced a double-action (DA) revolver developed by their chief engineer, William Mason- the Colt “Lightning”, or Model 1877, in .38 caliber. Colt offered the revolver to the Army but it was turned it down because of its small caliber and fragility.
