In 1854, Eugene Lefaucheux introduced the Lefaucheux Model 1854, the first revolver to use selfcontained metallic cartridges rather than loose powder, pistol ball, and percussion caps.It is a singleaction, pinfire revolver holding six rounds.. On November 17, 1856, Daniel B. Wesson and Horace Smith signed an agreement for the exclusive use of the Rollin White Patent at a rate of 25 cents for ...The Colt New Model Revolving rifles were early repeating rifles produced by the Colts Manufacturing Company from 1855 until 1864. The design was essentially similar to revolver type pistols, with a rotating cylinder that held five or six rounds in a variety of calibers from .36 to .64 inches. They were mainly based upon the Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver developed by Elisha K. Root.
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