Simply: Colt
A field stripped 1851 Colt American Civil War revolver. Circa 1948.
The US Army 44 calibre 6 shot revolver was issued to officers during the American Civil War. Circa 1948.
Descended from a percussion revolver, in 1871 this .44 Colt was converted dispense fire cartridges it was later superseded by cartridge-type weapons. Circa 1950.
A single action .44 calibre Frontier Colt revolver with a carved pearl grip handle. This type of weapon was manufactured until 1944. Circa 1950.
A .44 Colt Dragon with a traditional Cowboy's hat. This weapon was originally used in the Mexican War of 1846-8 and it is typical of the type used in the “Wild West” of America. Circa 1950.A “Sheriff's Model” .44 Colt sawn-off barrel revolver, used by law enforcement officers in the American “Wild West” during the 1890's, and an open holster. This weapon was usually carried inside an officer's coat instead of a holster. Circa 1950.A. 41 Newhouse revolver with a pair of police handcuffs, manufactured in 1880 this is a variant on the official Colt American police gun of the 1880's. Circa 1950.The .36 Colt percussion revolver. Originally carried by American Navy personnel this revolver became popular amongst civilians in 1851, after Californa's first “Gold Rush”. Circa 1950.
The .36 Colt Navy revolver, one of the most widely used civilian weapons in America between 1861 and 1870 although it was supposedly a service weapon. A muzzle loader, it was superseded by cartridge type weapons in the early 1870's. Circa 1950.A .38 Colt police revolver, used by the police in 1870's America, with a truncheon. The weapon has “police and thug” grips which distinguished American police revolvers from any other for many years. Circa 1950.
The .36 calibre Belt New Police Colt percussion revolver, carried by law enforcement officers during the American Civil War. Circa 1950.
The .31 calibre Colt revolver, used by Wells Fargo agents in America during the 1849 Gold Rush. Circa 1950.
A close-up of a Colt third model .44 calibre dragoon pistol on an engraving of a similar weapon in use in a battle situation. Complete with shoulder stock, this model was first used in 1858. Circa 1956.Two guns originally owned by General George Patton are displayed against a cartridge belt. The upper is a Colt single action .45 calibre deluxe army revolver with silver plating and an ivory stock, purchased in 1916. The lower is a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum revolver, purchased in 1935. Circa 1956.A replica model of an 1851 Colt Navy revolver with a squareback trigger guard, .36 caliber and 7.5 inch long barrel. It was this revolver that Samuel Colt's company became famous for. 
A single action .44 calibre Frontier Colt revolver with a carved pearl grip handle. This type of weapon was manufactured until 1944. Circa 1950.
