As a member of the staff of the West Point Museum, my favorite gun is logically among those in this great collection. Of these treasures, I like most the Colt Peacemaker carried by General George S. Patton, Jr. This is because I have spent some two years in research abut it. Not only is the gun a beautiful weapon-—silver plated, finely engraved, with ivory grips—-but it was the symbol by which Patton was known the world over and represents one of the nation's greatest soldiers. Its story parallels the life of Patton. He acquired the gun in 1916; used it in his first battle, and in peace and war throughout his life.
—Milton F. Perry, Curator, West Point Museum
The May, 1957 issue of GUNS Magazine is now online.