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Hafoc · October 15, 2005, 10:26 AM

Speaking of which, I've always choked on the revolver-is-not-a-pistol thing. I do know the difference, and I use the terms "correctly" since if you don't, somebody is sure to jump down your throat about it. But Colonel Sam'l named his creation "Colt's Patent Revolving Pistol," and if the guy who invented it says it's a pistol, I'm willing to take his word on it.

October 15, 2005, 10:26 AM	#8
Hafoc Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Posts: 552	pedantry Speaking of which, I've always choked on the revolver-is-not-a-pistol thing. I do know the difference, and I use the terms "correctly" since if you don't, somebody is sure to jump down your throat about it. But Colonel Sam'l named his creation "Colt's Patent Revolving Pistol," and if the guy who invented it says it's a pistol, I'm willing to take his word on it.