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Colt revolvers and later pistols used on horse back for cavalry operations would have had little use for sights. When one is on horse back and in constant motion anything other than point shooting at close range is hopelessly impossible as to sight alignment .
Consistent hits on man size targets who are themselves in motion (mounted) at 75 to 100 yards is a ridiculous expectation. Point shooting at spitting distance is the only practical reality revolvers could have been successfully used at (25-30 yards) !
If you have ever owned a horse and tried to align sights (front and back) from any fire arm ,when mounted and moving, (at even close and stationary targets) you will quickly know that what I'm saying is true.
Consistent hits on man size targets who are themselves in motion (mounted) at 75 to 100 yards is a ridiculous expectation. Point shooting at spitting distance is the only practical reality revolvers could have been successfully used at (25-30 yards) !
If you have ever owned a horse and tried to align sights (front and back) from any fire arm ,when mounted and moving, (at even close and stationary targets) you will quickly know that what I'm saying is true.
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