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The M1917 Revolvers were six-shot, .45 ACP, large frame double action revolvers adopted by the United States Military in 1917, to supplement the standard M1911 pistol during World War I. [1] There were two variations of the M1917, one made by Colt and the other by Smith & Wesson .
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]
This is a list of single- and double-action revolvers, listed alphabetically by manufacturer ... .45 ACP.44-40 WCF.44 Special.38-40.38 Special.357 Magnum: 6
In 1899 Canada acquired a number of New Service revolvers (chambered in .45 Colt) for Boer War service, to supplement its existing M1878 Colt Double Action revolvers in the same caliber. [8] In 1904 and 1905 the North-West Mounted Police in Canada also adopted the Colt New Service to replace the less-than satisfactory Enfield Mk II revolver in ...
The revolver featured a square butt grip, adjustable sights, and 5.5- and 7.5-inch barrel lengths, and was available in blue or stainless steel finishes. While the grip profile and no-sideplate construction of the Redhawk was similar to that of the earlier Ruger Security-Six , it was in fact a new design, incorporating a much larger and heavier ...
Caliber .45 shot M15 was an improved survival round loaded with 108 pieces of No. 7 1 ⁄ 2 birdshot, with wadding and a vermilion cardboard disc sealing the casemouth. It was loaded and extracted exactly like the M12 shot cartridge. Caliber .45 tracer M26 (T30) has a red tip. The round was designed as a short-ranged red flare for use in ...
The Thunder 5 is a large double-action revolver, chambered for the 3-inch (76 mm) .410 shotshells and .45 Colt cartridges. As the barrel is rifled, the Thunder 5 is not considered a short-barrelled shotgun under United States federal law, but is restricted under California statutes.
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.