2007-03-26 13:55:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The "Six Shooter" or six shot repeater is a weapon that came into its own from the 1830's, with Samuel Colts Invention, right up until WW1, when the colt company devoleped a new Semi-automatic Pistol.The Model 1911. The Six shooter was a common weapon in the USA's old West.Though short on Accuracy,the Gun was reliable,easy to clean and had incredible Stopping Power(it could really Hurt you!)The Weapon became popular during the Civil War,and eventually
came to dominate the Old west. Some of the Famous Gunslingers who relied on the "Six Shooter" were the Likes of Jesse James, Wyatt earp, Bat masterson, and Butch Cassidy...these are just a Few off the top of my head. General Patton of WW2 fame also carried a speciel Handmade Pair that were famous for their Inlaid Pearl Handles(he never had Pearl,they were Ivory,but what the Heck..its a good story!)
I included some links to see just what these"Six Shooters Looked like...
2007-03-26 15:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by tpasenelli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refers to firearms made in the 1800's USA. They were revolvers that shot 6 bullets, each. A common one was the Colt 45.
2007-03-26 14:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by LINDA D. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pistol with a revolving cylinder usually having six chambers for bullets
2007-03-26 14:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by Myzz T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6-shot revolver
2007-03-26 13:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by Berkly M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the guns primarily used in 'Russian Roulette'
2007-03-26 14:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋