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arcticap · March 31, 2011, 09:38 PM

Thanks to Pohill's research on THR, Colt patented a top strap design in 1850:

http://i37.tinypic.com/119sefc.jpg

Colt actually built an experimental revolver with a hinged top strap around 1850. It's #12 in the photo below along with other experimental models having a top strap:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctarchives/4522702535/

March 31, 2011, 09:38 PM	#5
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	Thanks to Pohill's research on THR, Colt patented a top strap design in 1850: http://i37.tinypic.com/119sefc.jpg Colt actually built an experimental revolver with a hinged top strap around 1850. It's #12 in the photo below along with other experimental models having a top strap: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctarchives/4522702535/