Quiz of the Day - 27 November 2012

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The pictured handgun is a very light weight 8-shot revolver in the .22 LR calibre. Entirely made up of aluminium alloy, the barrel housing is fitted with a steel barrel as a sleeve.

Identify the revolver.

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Quiz of the Day - 18 November 2012

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The revolver shown in the photo on the right hand side is meant for short range. It is a 'Break Action' self extracting revolver and uses the .32 Smith & Wesson Long (7.65 mm) cartridge.

It is based on the Webley Mk IV .38 S&W revolver, specifically the Singapore Police Force version with a safety catch.

Identify the revolver.

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Quiz of the Day - 17 November 2012

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The picture on the right hand side shows a top-break revolver with automatic extraction, which was, in various marks, the standard issue service pistol for the armed forces of the United Kingdom, the British Empire and the Commonwealth from 1887 until 1963.

The design of the revolver is such that breaking it open for reloading also operates the extractor. This removes the spent cartridges from the cylinder. Firing the large .455 bore cartridge, there are among the most powerful top-break revolvers ever produced. Although the .455 calibre guns are no longer in military service, the .38/200 variant is still in use as a police sidearm in a number of countries, including India.

Identify the revolver.

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Quiz of the Day - 08 November 2012

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Another iconic handgun for the daily quiz of today.

The photo on the right shows a revolver, which has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths. But, its overall appearance has remained consistent since its introduction.

These handguns have also featured prominently in high-profile battles. The US 7th Cavalry of General Custer had used these handguns in the battle against the Indians, known as Custer's Last Stand. Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders had charged up San Juan Hill wielding the .45 caliber model. George S. Patton carried a custom-made example of the gun, with ivory grips engraved with his initials and an eagle, which became his trademark.

Identify the handgun.

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Answer: Its the Colt Single Action Army — also known as the Model P, Peacemaker, M1873 and Colt 45 among others. It is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1872 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, today Colt's Manufacturing Company, and was adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892.

The Colt Single Action Army has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths. Its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. Colt has discontinued its production twice, but brought it back due to popular demand. The revolver was popular with ranchers, lawmen, and outlaws alike, but current models are mostly bought by collectors and re-enactors. Its design has influenced the production of numerous other models from other companies.
Ali gets this one right too! :)