Fightin' Iron: Origins of the .41-Caliber Revolver
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The origins of today’s .41-caliber pistol are older than you think. Here's a look past the .41 Mag. of Smith & Wesson fame to the .41 Colt developed in the late 19th century.
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Fightin' Iron: Origins of the .41-Caliber Revolver
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Fightin' Iron: Origins of the .41-Caliber Revolver