Dueling started as a less violent way to solve ... Lincoln chose swords over pistols, in the hope that his long arms would offer an advantage. He eventually apologized and avoided the duel altogether.

1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion ... In the second half of the 18th century, musket design branched out. This period produced a number of single-purpose firearms.

Officers, able to afford more expensive weapons, usually had dueling pistols ... Samuel Colt revolutionized warfare when his first revolver design was patented. The new weapon allowed a soldier ...