By the time production of the ‘first generation’ of the SAA ended in 1940, almost 358,000 examples had left the factory in around 30 different calibres. At this time, partly due to dwindling sales and ...

A version of this article appears in the April 1, 1933 issue of Science News.

Samuel Colt’s original patents for his revolver, which helped change the course of U.S history, are set to auction at University Archives this month. The sale on February 26 will offer an archive of ...

1825 ca. - Percussion-cap guns are in general use. 1830 - The back action lock appears. 1835 - The first Colt revolver. Samuel Colt developed the first mass-produced, multi-shot, revolving firearms.