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Roy L. Oak • December 22, 2025

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The Replica Percussion Revolver Collectors Blog is a curated selection of articles offering insight into the replica manufacturing industry, detailing both past and current importers of replica revolvers into the United States, as well as the revolvers themselves and other pertinent historical data. Much of this content is based on the extensive research conducted by Dr. Jim Davis on the history of reproduction revolvers. His notes have been organized into writings designed to assist replica revolver collectors in their research efforts. Simply tap or click on any title link to access the specific article.



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 
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.
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