Revolver: Sam Colt and the six-shooter that changed America

Prologue: A taste for distasteful truths

Before the mast (1814-33). Lord's Hill ; His name was Colt ; The voyage of the Corvo ; The nitrous oxide tour

Exertions and enterprise (1833-38). The anatomical cabinet ; On the verge ; Fire ; Burst

Smoke and mirrors (1838-45). Legerdemain ; In the blood

Young America (1846-51). Year of decision ; Now is the time ; Oh! This California ; Guns in the Crystal Palace

Coltsville (1852-62). The anthem of bang ; Emperor of the south meadows ; Fathers and sons ; I am loth to close

Epilogue. Legatees and legacies.