The Colt M1892 – America’s First Modern Service Revolver

The Colt M1892 marked a significant milestone as the U.S. military’s first standard-issue double-action revolver with a swing-out cylinder. The design introduced modern features including a thumb-operated cylinder catch and star extractor for quick reloading, though its counter-clockwise cylinder rotation would prove problematic over time. Initially chambered in .38 […] The Colt M1892 – America’s First Modern Service Revolver appeared first on AllOutdoor.com.