I've looked but I don't see a recent thread. Anyway, last night's interview showed some new insights. The replica vintage 1873 "Long Colt" was, IIRC, pre-transfer bar. IOW, if the hammer were dropped or the gun dropped so that the hammer is struck, and there's a live round with bullet in that chamber, it will fire. They were usually carried with the hammer resting on an empty chamber. The media is all caught up in Baldwin's statement that he didn't pull the trigger. Last night, he clarified...
Alec Baldwin case...
Alec Baldwin case...