1) The Colt m1873, the most iconic handgun of the late 19th century, and various copies are still being produced today.
2)Mauser C-96- the first commerical successful semiautomatic handgun in history, was used by Soveits to invade Afghanistan in 1979.
3) Smith & Wesson model 3- Adopted by Russia and one of the most copied handguns in the world.
4) Webly revolver line- Conquerd the British empire
5) Colt Patterson Revolver- Adpoted only by Texas and a commerical flop, still the first true revolver ever made.
6) Philidelphia Derringer-The gun that killed Lincoln, and popularized hideout guns.
7) Colt Navy revolver-Colt's first true commercial success. Saw service worldwide.
8)Pepperbox line- a popular predicessor to the Colt.
9)Smith & Wesson Army, Navy and Marine model- released in 1899 would become better known as the Smith & Wesson Military and Police Model 10.
10)Remington Derringer- produced until 1935, the double-barreled replacement for the Philidelphia model.
So any questions? Anyone disagree?