By the time the 19th Century rolled over into the 20th, the revolver was well established as THE repeating handgun while the current favorite automatic pistol was in the early stages of development. However, there was a style of revolver that was far more popular than anyone currently understands. It was the double-action-only break-top, usually made in medium or small caliber. Since Smith & Wesson has returned these guns to production—for a host of excellent reasons—they are seen as being the pioneer in such revolvers. In fact though, both Charter Arms and Taurus currently produce revolvers in this style. During the Frontier era, as well as the first half of the 20th Century, both Iver Johnson and Harrington & Richardson made hammerless (actually, internal hammer) revolvers of quality. These guns were among the highest quality pocket revolvers ever made. Forged from steel with precise machining and fine fit and finish, these were good guns in every sense of the word.
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