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Difference between revisions of "Collier Flintlock Revolver"
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[[Image:1st Model Collier Flintlock Revolver.jpg|thumb|right|350px|1st model Collier flintlock revolver made in 1818]] | [[Image:1st Model Collier Flintlock Revolver.jpg|thumb|right|350px|1st model Collier flintlock revolver made in 1818]] | ||
| − | The '''Collier Flintlock Revolver''' is recognized as the first production revolving firearm, and predates [[Colt Paterson 1836|Colts 1836 patent]] by twelve years. It was patented in the USA and UK in 1818 and in France in 1819. The Collier is classified into First, Second and Third Models. | + | The '''Collier Flintlock Revolver''' is recognized as the first production revolving firearm, and predates [[Colt Paterson 1836|Colts 1836 patent]] by twelve years. It was patented in the USA and UK in 1818 and in France in 1819. The Collier is classified into First, Second and Third Models. Twelve First Model Colliers are known today and are considered prototypes whose cylinder is either manually turned or rotated by a clockwork spring when cocked. First Model variants include a smoothbore musket, shotgun, rifle, blunderbuss, carbine and pistol. The Second Model Collier is a 5-shot flintlock with a manually rotated cylinder. Approximately two hundred long guns or pistols were made and were partially machine-built. The Third Model is the first percussion revolver, with a manually turned 5-shot cylinder, and approximately fifty were built. |
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|in|4.75}} | * '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|in|4.75}} | ||
| − | * '''Feed System:''' 7-round cylinder | + | * '''Feed System:''' 7-round cylinder or 5-round cylinder |
Revision as of 11:35, 9 July 2021
The Collier Flintlock Revolver is recognized as the first production revolving firearm, and predates Colts 1836 patent by twelve years. It was patented in the USA and UK in 1818 and in France in 1819. The Collier is classified into First, Second and Third Models. Twelve First Model Colliers are known today and are considered prototypes whose cylinder is either manually turned or rotated by a clockwork spring when cocked. First Model variants include a smoothbore musket, shotgun, rifle, blunderbuss, carbine and pistol. The Second Model Collier is a 5-shot flintlock with a manually rotated cylinder. Approximately two hundred long guns or pistols were made and were partially machine-built. The Third Model is the first percussion revolver, with a manually turned 5-shot cylinder, and approximately fifty were built.
Specifications
(1818 - 1828)
- Type: Flintlock Revolver
- Caliber: 38 bore bullet
- Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
- Length: 13 in (33 cm)
- Barrel length: 4.8 in (12.1 cm)
- Feed System: 7-round cylinder or 5-round cylinder
The Collier Flintlock Revolver and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears As | Mods | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World of Guns: Gun Disassembly | Collier Flintlock Revolver | Army model | 2014 |