While collecting research for my 3D modelling project I have started to notice that there is a degree of variation even in one make and model of original percussion revolvers.
Was this generally normal for the time?
For example: The Colt Navy 1851 ~
I have many photos of this now (being a very common make/model) and there are variations in length of barrel, shape of barrel, material for manufacture (steel/brass), fluted/non-fluted cylinder, shape of trigger guard, etc, etc...
I also notice variations in same models of other manufacturers.
Were these factory/manufacturing decisions - or slight updates by the original designers (or both) do you think?
Was this generally normal for the time?
For example: The Colt Navy 1851 ~
I have many photos of this now (being a very common make/model) and there are variations in length of barrel, shape of barrel, material for manufacture (steel/brass), fluted/non-fluted cylinder, shape of trigger guard, etc, etc...
I also notice variations in same models of other manufacturers.
Were these factory/manufacturing decisions - or slight updates by the original designers (or both) do you think?