This documentary provides an in-depth look at the Colt New Service revolver, focusing on its WWI-era British contract variant chambered in .455 Eley. It details the revolver's mechanical evolution from earlier Colt designs, highlights key patents and designers like William Mason and Carl J. Ehbets, and discusses its adoption by Canada and Britain during WWI. The video also covers its post-war surplus market and modifications, offering a comprehensive historical and technical overview from the recognized authority C&Rsenal.
This guide details the process of loading and preparing the Colt Richards Conversion 1860 Army for firing, a significant step in the evolution of revolvers from percussion to metallic cartridges. It highlights the use of the loading gate and the frame-mounted firing pin. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms.
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