Colt Single Action Army Revolver Quiz

Colt Single Action Army Revolver Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which revolver is often credited with 'winning the West'?

Remington Model 1875

LeMat Revolver

Colt Single Action Army

Smith & Wesson Model 3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of the Colt Single Action Army revolver contributed to its ergonomic design?

Adjustable sights

Plow handle grip

Lightweight frame

Double-action trigger

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Colt Single Action Army considered a five-shooter instead of a six-shooter?

It was designed for smaller cartridges

It was a marketing strategy

The firing pin could accidentally discharge a round

It had a faulty cylinder

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the Colt Single Action Army adopted by the US Army?

1890

1885

1873

1865

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common reason for using shorter barrel models of the Colt Single Action Army?

To reduce weight

For faster draw from a holster

To increase accuracy

For better balance