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rdfs:comment | - The Colt Model 1848 Percussion Army Revolver is a .44 caliber revolver designed by Samuel Colt for the U.S. Army's Mounted Rifles, also known as "Dragoons". This revolver was designed as a solution to numerous problems encountered with the Walker Colt. Although it was introduced after the Mexican-American War, it became popular among civilians during the 1850s and '60s, and was also used during the American Civil War.
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Caption | - Martial Third Model Dragoon, U.S. Cavalry issued
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Sights | - blade front sight, hammer notch rear sight, some with sight mounted on rear of barrel for use with shoulder stock
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Used by | - U.S. and primarily, civilians also produced in London Armoury circa 1851-55
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Variants | - Walker Transitions, First and Second Models
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abstract | - The Colt Model 1848 Percussion Army Revolver is a .44 caliber revolver designed by Samuel Colt for the U.S. Army's Mounted Rifles, also known as "Dragoons". This revolver was designed as a solution to numerous problems encountered with the Walker Colt. Although it was introduced after the Mexican-American War, it became popular among civilians during the 1850s and '60s, and was also used during the American Civil War.
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