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revolver
A revolver is a repeating firearm that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. The term "revolver" refers to a handgun, but other weapons may also have a revolving chamber. These include some models of grenade launchers, shotguns, and rifles.
Though the original name was revolving gun, the short-hand "revolver" is universally used. (Cannon using this mechanism are known as revolver cannon.) Nearly all early revolvers and many modern ones have six chambers in the cylinder, giving rise to the slang term six-shooter; however, revolvers with a number of different chambers have been made, with most modern revolvers having 5 or 6 chambers.
The revolver allows the user to fire multiple rounds without reloading. Each time the user cocks the hammer, the cylinder revolves to align the next chamber and round with the hammer and barrel, which gives this type of firearm its name. In a single-action revolver, the user pulls the hammer back with his free hand or thumb; the trigger pull only releases the hammer. In a double-action revolver, pulling the trigger moves the hammer back, then releases it, which requires a longer and heavier trigger pull than single-action. Loading and unloading a double-action revolver requires the operator to swing out the cylinder and insert the proper ammunition, all while keeping the gun pointed in a safe direction.
The first guns with multichambered cylinders that revolved to feed one barrel were made in the late 16th century in Europe. They were expensive and rare curiosities. Not until the 19th century would revolvers become common weapons of industrial production. One of the first was a flintlock revolver patented by Elisha Collier in 1814. The first percussion cap revolver was invented by the Italian Francesco Antonio Broccu 1833. He received a prize of 300 francs for his invention; although he did not patent it, his revolver was shown to King Charles Albert of Sardinia. However, in 1835 a similar handgun was patented by Samuel Colt, who would go on to make the first mass-produced revolver.
The first cartridge revolvers were produced around 1854 by Eugene Lefaucheux.
Revolvers soon became standard for nearly all uses. In the early 20th century, semi-automatic pistols were developed, which can hold more rounds, and are faster to reload. "Automatic" pistols also have a flat profile, more suitable for concealed carry. Semi-auto pistols were not considered reliable enough for serious police work or self-defense until the later half of the century, however, and revolvers were the dominant handgun for police and civilians until modern pistols such as the Beretta 92 and Glock 17 were developed in the 70s and 80s. Automatic pistols have almost completely replaced revolvers in military and law enforcement use (in military use, from 1910-1960; in law enforcement, in the 1980s and 1990s).
Revolvers still remain popular as back-up and off-duty handguns among American law enforcement officers and security guards. Also, revolvers are still common in the American private sector as defensive and sporting/hunting firearms. Famous police and military revolvers include the Webley, the Colt Single Action Army, the Colt Police Special, the Smith & Wesson Model 36, the Smith & Wesson Model 10, the Smith & Wesson 1917, the Smith & Wesson Model 3 the Nagant M1895.
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Up for sale today is a very clean Smith and Wesson Model 64 no dash revolver with serial matching factory wood grips. Great shooter, well balanced gun. Chambered in .38 special. Model 64's were only made for three years (1971-73) with the original target barrel profile before S&W...
I have for sale a Charter Arms snub nose 38 special revolver that is in its original box. As far as I can tell with a serial number of 472xxx, it was manufactured in the early 1980s and has was not ever fired by the previous owner. I believe it is new in the box
I put this up as a for sale...
S&W 640
.357 mag hammerless revolver
Purchased brand-new from sportsman's warehouse on March 25, 2020.
Fired a few times at the range.
It has the original box, lock, manual & receipt, also belt holster &
1 box ammo included.
what you see is what you get. Colt single action style. 357. How you see it is how I got it years ago. Meant to put iron sights on it but never got around to it.
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Up for sale today is a S&W Model 49 No Dash "Bodyguard" Revolver made in 1969-70 based on the serial number. Chambered in .38 Special. Very tight lockup, excellent bore. Looks very nice with rich old school S&W bluing. Minor scuffs on the cylinder/front barrel and a scratch on the...
I purchased this from the original owner in January of this year, It has been fired less that 20 rounds since new.
It will come with the Colt blue box, all paperwork, as well as 2 HKS Speed-loaders and a black right hand Lobo Leather IWB holster ($100) value.
This was a limited special run that...
Hello All,
Up for sale today is a very clean Smith and Wesson Model 64 no dash revolver with serial matching factory wood grips. Great shooter, well balanced gun. Chambered in .38 special. Model 64's were only made for three years (1971-73) with the original target barrel profile before S&W...
Fresh Trade in
Cimarron New Sheriff
45LC
3.5" Barrel
Wood Grips
$479.99 + background or shipping to your FFL
https://www.highlinefirearms.com/products/cimarron-3591
Decided to sell my Smith and Wesson 48-2 6" I'm 22 mag. It's not perfect as it has a few Holster markes I tried to picture and some muzzle wear in the bluing. Shoots great not something you see everyday. Has original grips. 1200 obo
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Selling a really nice Russian WW2 Tula 1943 Nagant revolver and ammo(2 Russian original military issue ammo in 14rd boxes and 50rds of Hotshot, 78rds total). Cool gun, originally made in 1943 during during some of the fiercest fighting between Russian and Germany of WW2. Shoots...
Would a bearcat with a relatively low serial number (2180) have more value than a newer one? Does anyone know what a excellent version of this would be worth? Thank you!
Anticipating "try both at the range to know," which I might do, hopefully soon, I am trying to weigh either variety of sub compact design for concealed carry.
I have a Smith 686+ right now for home.
Don't like the recoil much with .38 special, but it's not a deal breaker, in itself.
The...
Smith & Wesson model 17-5 revolver. 22 long rifle, 6 shot. The -5 series was only produced for two years, 1987-88 I believe. Recessed cylinder, barrel is NOT pinned. Very good condition for a 35 year old revolver. No box or papers.
$800 cash. Trades considered, although my interests are rather...
Looking to trade this revolver. It's in excellent condition. It has no serial number. Numbers were not required when this was made. Still shoots just fine. Some blemishes on the handle. Overall in great shape. I'm looking to trade for Glock parts or AR parts. Shoot me an offer
Having to sell my Vintage basketweave Alfonso Hollywood holster. Used it sparingly for my python but its to nice for just a rangepiece! Suede lined! $220 cash.