In addition to extensive coverage on the first generation of Colt double-action revolvers, the book also includes a chapter on Colt’s 2017 re-entry into the double-action revolver market.

Despite its success in the single-action revolver market, Colt fell behind when double-action revolvers became popular in the late 1870s. The Colt 1878 was a robust, large-frame revolver that ...

Although replaced in 1892 with a new Colt double-action revolver, the M1873 remained in limited service with the U.S. military, seeing action in the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection ...

Although replaced in 1892 with a new Colt double action revolver, the M1873 remained in limited service with the U.S. military, seeing action in the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection ...