For Some Real Fun Try a Muzzleloading Revolver : The muzzleloading revolver first came to be thanks to Samuel Colt and his 1836 Paterson. The gun made its debut on the hips of the fledgling Texas Rangers and was used to great effect against Comanche warriors. Although primitive by today’s standards, these guns were considered state of the art compared to the single shot pistols that previously ruled the day. The best part about black powder revolvers though is the fun.