This video delves into the historical development of the Colt 1848 Dragoon revolver. It traces Colt's early struggles with the Paterson model and his subsequent collaboration with Captain Samuel Walker to create the more robust Walker revolver. The video highlights how the Walker's success, fueled by a US military order, provided the capital and tooling for Colt to establish his own manufacturing in Hartford, Connecticut. It details the modifications made to the Walker pattern to create the Dragoon, focusing on a shorter, lighter frame, reduced powder charge, and improved loading lever retention. The presenter will examine all three main variations of the Dragoon, along with a rare long-barreled version and one fitted with an original shoulder stock.
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