While not thoroughly informed on gun evolution, definitely agree! They were clearly used in the 1500s onward, at least for European usage. 1806 simply marks a year of notable military pistol production (like the Harpers Ferry model) although maybe others?

As a millenial, I have one boomer parent and one from the silent generation (1944). They got married late-ish in life and waited a LONG time for kids. AND I have a younger brother by 8 years. I agree he’s not a boomer by FAR, but the parent comment is definitely false.

EDIT: typo - on -> one