Colt Singleaction Revolvers Osprey Weapon 52 Martin Pegler by Martin Pegler 9781472810984, 1472810988 instant download after payment.

In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-calibre Colt Walker and the seminal .45-calibre Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today. These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot weapon of last resort to a practical and powerful sidearm that gave the user the ability to defend himself once his primary armament was discharged. It transformed cavalry tactics and relegated the sword to a largely ceremonial role in many armies.
Featuring full-colour artwork, expert analysis and gripping
first-hand accounts, this is the absorbing story of Colt's family of
single-action revolvers, covering their origins, development, use and
lasting impact on the modern world.