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Re: Python fun
Reply #15 - Jun 14th, 2019 at 3:58pm
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Yeah baby now we're talking...I think the birds head handles are so cool!
  
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Re: Python fun
Reply #16 - Jun 14th, 2019 at 4:41pm
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We use to call the 1902 version of the model 1878 double-action: "The Colt Alaskan".
('Blarney' explanation was that the big trigger-guard was for 'gloved' hands).

I didn't realize a heavier mainspring was added to the Colt model 1878 in 1902, so the revolver could reliably ignite U.S. military primers. A longer trigger was needed to give more leverage. A bigger guard was required to clear the longer trigger.

Over 4,000 of these went to the Philippines, mainly to arm the Constabulary.
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