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Model-P · July 12, 2011, 12:01 AM

I have to say that I've never heard of loose cylinders routinely being dug from battlefields. In fact, I personally have not heard of any being found.

Also have to say that I've never seen document evidence that military contract revolvers were furnished with spare cylinders.

Those, plus I've never seen offered verifiable period documentation mentioning cylinder swaps as being standard or common procedure.

Logic, at this point, dictates (to me) that common use of spare cylinders is a myth. Until proven otherwise, that's my position on this off-topic subject. FWIW. Who cares?

July 12, 2011, 12:01 AM	#88
Model-P Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Posts: 727	I have to say that I've never heard of loose cylinders routinely being dug from battlefields. In fact, I personally have not heard of any being found. Also have to say that I've never seen document evidence that military contract revolvers were furnished with spare cylinders. Those, plus I've never seen offered verifiable period documentation mentioning cylinder swaps as being standard or common procedure. Logic, at this point, dictates (to me) that common use of spare cylinders is a myth. Until proven otherwise, that's my position on this off-topic subject. FWIW. Who cares? Last edited by Model-P; July 12, 2011 at 03:35 AM.