19th-Century Single-Action Revolver Illustration - Historical Firearm Design #212590 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving depicts the legendary 1873 Colt Single-Action Army revolver, renowned for its role in the American Old West. Key features include a polished steel barrel, octagonal profile, checkered walnut grip, hammer spur, and a visible loading gate with an exposed six-chamber cylinder; a .45 Long Colt cartridge rests alongside for scale and context. The illustration captures fine craftsmanship typical of late 19th-century firearm documentation.

Used on historical firearms websites, museum digital archives, collector blogs, and educational content about Wild West weaponry; serves users researching antique guns, firearm evolution, or Civil War-era sidearms.