When were revolvers first used in combat?

Revolvers were first used at the Battle of Walker's Creek, by Texas Rangers lead by Captain Jack Hays against Comanche warriors, on June 1st, 1844. It was a resounding victory for the Rangers. Prior to this, the Comanches had been successful at rolling back the frontier, driving settlers out of their territory. read more

Around the late 14th century in Italy, smaller and portable hand-cannons or schioppi were developed, creating in effect the first smoothbore personal firearm. In the late 15th century, the Ottoman Empire used firearms as part of its regular infantry. read more