Videos tagged with William Mason

This review delves into Colt's first double-action revolvers, the 1877 Lightning and Thunderer, designed by William Mason to compete with British imports. Despite a reputation for fragility and repair difficulty, these DA/SA revolvers, chambered in .38 and .41 Colt respectively, were produced in significant numbers and favored by historical figures for their concealability. The 1877 series shared aesthetics with the Single Action Army but featured a distinct bird's head grip.

The Colt 1902 Philippine Model, a modified Colt 1878, was developed to address ignition issues encountered during the Philippine Insurrection. It features a significantly strengthened hammer spring and an oversized trigger guard to accommodate a lengthened trigger for better leverage, resulting in a heavy but authoritative double-action pull. This historically significant revolver bridges the gap between Old West firearms and early modern military handguns.