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Weihrauch's first model revolver was the HW-3 produced in 1960, followed in 1962 by the HW-4, and since 1965 the HW-5. These revolvers were named after the chief of the Germanic Cherusci tribe, Arminius (Latinized name) who led Teutonic warriors to victory against Rome during the later stages of Roman Emperor Augustus' reign.
Colombo-Ricci revolver: 10.35mm Ordinanza Italiana 6 Kingdom of Italy: c.1910-? [2] Colt 1851 Navy Revolver: Colt's Manufacturing Company.36 caliber ball.38 rimfire.38 Short Colt: 6 United States: 1851-1873 Colt 1861 Navy Revolver: Colt's Manufacturing Company: Paper-wrapped.36 caliber.38 Short Colt: 6 United States: 1861-1873 Colt Anaconda
The M1877 was designed by one of the inventors of the Colt Single Action Army (M1873), William Mason, as Colt's first attempt at manufacturing a double-action revolver.It was the first successful US-made double-action cartridge revolver, [2] and was offered from the factory in two basic finishes: nickel-plated or a blued with a case-colored frame.
The Colt M1878 is a double-action revolver that was manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1878 until 1907. It is often referred to as the "Frontier" or the "Double Action Army" revolver, and was manufactured to shoot a variety of rimmed, centerfire, and black powder cartridges, in calibers detailed nearby.
The Smith & Wesson Model 625, is a six-round, double-action revolver chambered for the .45 ACP using moon clips.The Model 625 is an improved stainless steel version Smith & Wesson Model 22 and a direct descendant of the Smith & Wesson M1917 revolver first issued during World War I. [1]
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The .45 caliber M1882 cartridge would be officially replaced by the .38 Long Colt in 1892 but would remain in production until 1896. In 1901-1902, it would once again be loaded by Frankford Arsenal for use in the Philippine–American War. In 1909, the newly adopted .45 M1909 cartridge was issued along with the .45 Colt New Service revolver ...
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