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Close-up of a black antique revolver's cylinder and barrel. Markings on the barrel indicate caliber.
By Roy L. Oak January 28, 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Griswold and Gunnison with a Spiller and Burr revolver
By Roy L. Oak January 27, 2026
A Technical Analysis of Alloy Composition
Collection of antique revolvers on a wooden surface, various sizes and finishes displayed.
By Roy L. Oak December 31, 2025
Replica Revolver Manufacturer Quality
Close-up of a recoil shield and arbor
By Roy L. Oak December 17, 2025
Steps in Repairing a Colt Open Top Replica Loose Arbor
By Roy L. Oak December 14, 2025
The Finishing of Original Colt Revolver Grips from 1836 to 1873
By Roy L. Oak December 10, 2025
Optimizing the Performance of a New Colt Open Top Revolver
gun_that_started_it_all
By Roy L. Oak November 14, 2025
It was nearly a decade later, that this #82 "spare parts revolver" gave Edwards an idea. With the Centennial of the Civil War coming up in 1961, Edwards envisioned having replica '51 Navy Revolvers made in Europe for sale in the U.S. The rest is history!
E. N. Santa Barbara Remington New Amy
By Roy L. Oak January 24, 2025
Empresa Natcional Santa Barbara of Industrias Militares SA 
Diagram of a Colt Army/Navy wedge, showing dimensions and labeled
By Roy L. Oak January 10, 2025
Proper Wedge Adjustment for Colt Open Top Revolvers
By Roy L. Oak December 24, 2024
Historical Use of Spare Cylinders
By Roy L. Oak April 3, 2024
An important part in revolver accuracy.
By Roy L. Oak February 6, 2024
A Brief History of Classic Arms
a close up of a revolver with chamfered chamber mouths
By Roy L. Oak January 28, 2024
Chamfering Cylinder Chamber Mouths on Replica Revolvers.
Stress crack in hammer channel.
By Roy L. Oak January 26, 2024
Metal Fatigue in Replica Revolvers
a revolver is surrounded by tools and bullets on a table
By Roy L. Oak January 18, 2024
While engaging in research in the historical use of wads in percussion revolvers we find the most detailed use of wads in John Deane's "Deane’s Manual of the History and Science of Fire-arms" published in 1858. He is quite definitive in his explanation of using wads in both revolvers and shotguns and in regards to the use of felt wads, and substituting cork instead of felt.
a close up of a revolver with a floral design on it
By Roy L. Oak January 17, 2024
The Brooklyn Bridge 1849 Colt Pocket Brevete Revolver
By Roy L. Oak January 17, 2024
Collecting the .31 Caliber Replica Revolvers
By Roy L. Oak & ORLCL January 17, 2024
In Praise of Brass Frame Replica Revolvers
By Roy L. Oak January 17, 2024
The MOFRA, Euromanufacture, Palmetto Connection
By Roy L. Oak January 17, 2024
The Cimarron F. A., Co. Story