Videos tagged with Single Action Percussion

This entry details the Tucker Navy Number 1, a rare Texas-made Confederate copy of the Colt 1851 Navy revolver. Expert analysis highlights its unique features, such as a barrel-mounted rear sight and specific markings, contrasting it with standard Colt patterns. The guide emphasizes its extreme rarity and historical significance within the context of Confederate arms manufacturing during the Civil War.

This guide details the examination of a rare Colt Sidehammer 'Root' Dragoon Prototype, drawing on expert insights from Ian McCollum. It covers the unique mechanical features, historical context, and design comparisons, emphasizing the advanced engineering and craftsmanship of this experimental firearm. The assessment highlights its solid frame, side-mounted hammer, innovative 'creeping' loading lever, and its place in Colt's developmental history.