The American Civil War was a proving ground for firearm innovation, producing some of the most well-known and widely used revolvers in U.S. history. Among them, the Starr 1858 Army Revolver stands as an often-overlooked but historically significant weapon that played a crucial role in arming Union cavalry forces. Manufactured by the Starr Arms Company,...
Category: Pistols
The Colt Paterson Pistol
The Colt Paterson revolver stands as one of the most significant milestones in firearms history, marking the birth of the modern revolving firearm. Samuel Colt’s early revolver was not just a weapon; it was a revolutionary concept that redefined personal armament. From its origins in the 1830s to its pivotal role in shaping American frontier...
The 1863 Starr Army Revolver: The Unsung Workhorse of the Civil War
The American Civil War was a proving ground for firearms innovation, a time when manufacturers fought not only on battlefields but also in factories, pushing the limits of technology to supply the Union and Confederate forces with reliable weaponry. Among the pantheon of Civil War revolvers, one name often takes a backseat to the likes...
Colt 1851 Navy vs. Colt 1860 Army: The Definitive Comparison of Two Legendary Revolvers
Colt 1861 Navy (foreground) and 1860 Army (background) "File:Coltnewmodles.jpg" by Michael E. Cumpston is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Few firearms have shaped American history like the Colt 1851 Navy and the Colt 1860 Army revolvers. Designed by Samuel Colt, these two cap-and-ball revolvers were not only some of the most widely used handguns of the mid-19th century...