![]() As a gunfighters’ gun, the Colt Navy survived for many years and even in the 1900s fueled the interest of young shooters such as Elmer Keith. Many battles during the Civil War and the plains wars resulted in more horses than men killed. The drawback was that the caliber lost much of its effect after 100 yards and it was less than effective against horses. 375 inch ball expands pretty much like a modern. ![]() A favorite of Wild Bill Hickock and many cavalry officers, the Navy was reliable, accurate and effective at short range. ![]() 36 Navy is among the best balanced and handling revolvers of all time. Colt 1851 Navy Colt’s 1851 Navy was the first great fighting revolver. While I have my favorites, I am hesitant to name a single “greatest” handgun I have not personally fired.īut, I was able to test high-quality replicas of some the revolvers and get a good idea of their capabilities. All were used in warfare or police service.
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