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The Gun

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A series of ten programmes 5: A Close Companion
Introduced by Christopher Roads
Until the middle of the 19th century, the pistol was regarded as no fit weapon for a soldier, suitable only for acts of highway robbery or affairs of honour. It was very unreliable.
All this changed with the arrival of the revolver, thanks in particular to the legendary Colonel Colt. Narrated by DUNCAN CARSE
Film editor DICK ALLEN
Producer RAY SUTCLIFFE

Contributors

Introduced By:
Christopher Roads
Editor:
Dick Allen
Producer:
Ray Sutcliffe
Source: Radio Times

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