Of Colt's Model 1877 double-action revolvers, the Lightning is the most well-known, chambered for the .38 Colt cartridge.

Colt was the first to apply Industrial Age machining ... But the Army didn't want a repeating gun, fearing that soldiers would fire more often, constantly need fresh ammunition, and overtax ...

The self-contained firearm cartridge was invented over 200 years ago, and for much of the time since, revolvers were the ...