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Colt revolvers are some of the most recognizable firearms in the world. They are very popular among gun collectors everywhere. Probably the most well known of the Colts would be the "Peacemaker", otherwise known as the Colt Model of 1873 Single Action Army Revolver.This gun earned most of it's notoriety from being the most used gun of cowboys and sheriffs as well as gunslingers, outlaws and gamblers in the Wild West.
This firearm was used in the West Virginia coal mine conflicts. The "Peacemaker" was also used all the way to the silver mines in the western territories of the U.S.. The Colt Revolver became very significant in the western growth expansion of the United States. The historical events that shaped the "Wild West" of the U.S. used no gun more than it used the Colt Revolver.
Some of the most famous (and infamous) people in history carried the Colt Revolver on their hip, whether it be for protection...or causing trouble. Although the Colt Revolver was rather costly, it became the go-to gun for numerous men. Old West outlaws Jesse James, Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy were known to use this firearm. Doc Holliday, and his friend Wyatt Earp were also quite fond of the "Peacemaker". All five of the men used this firearm during the historical O.K. Corral shootout. The history books say that this shootout lasted for only 30 seconds.
The Colt "Peacemaker" revolver had a big part in shaping the culture of the U.S. Used during the Wild West times through the Civil War in America and then continuing on to be used during the making of many Hollywood movies. Because of the notoriety, many Colt Revolvers, including the "Peacemaker", are highly sought after by firearm enthusiasts and collectors. www.GemcoCoins.com
This firearm was used in the West Virginia coal mine conflicts. The "Peacemaker" was also used all the way to the silver mines in the western territories of the U.S.. The Colt Revolver became very significant in the western growth expansion of the United States. The historical events that shaped the "Wild West" of the U.S. used no gun more than it used the Colt Revolver.
Some of the most famous (and infamous) people in history carried the Colt Revolver on their hip, whether it be for protection...or causing trouble. Although the Colt Revolver was rather costly, it became the go-to gun for numerous men. Old West outlaws Jesse James, Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy were known to use this firearm. Doc Holliday, and his friend Wyatt Earp were also quite fond of the "Peacemaker". All five of the men used this firearm during the historical O.K. Corral shootout. The history books say that this shootout lasted for only 30 seconds.
The Colt "Peacemaker" revolver had a big part in shaping the culture of the U.S. Used during the Wild West times through the Civil War in America and then continuing on to be used during the making of many Hollywood movies. Because of the notoriety, many Colt Revolvers, including the "Peacemaker", are highly sought after by firearm enthusiasts and collectors. www.GemcoCoins.com
