First introduced in 1873, the Colt Single Action Army has officially been around for 150 years. In that time, it has become ...

By putting the words “New” and “Magazine Rifle” fore and aft of the “Lightning” name, Colt attempted to dispel any confusion between its double-action revolver and its new repeating rifle.

Yet another legend among .45 Colt revolvers is the Colt New Service, noted for its ruggedness and versatility. According to gun enthusiast “Winston Wolfe”, “The gun is built like a tank.

Patton as one of his two ivory-handled revolvers.” One of the more famous .45 Colts is, in fact, the Colt New Service. It was a double-action revolver produced from 1898 until 1941. Firearms ...