The first Colt Revolver was developed by Samuel Colt in 1836. It was known as the first "commercially viable revolving cylinder firearm.
The widely used Colt Army Model 1860 was created to supply the Union Army. Over 200,000 firearms were made.
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Colt used various techniques to produce the best products he could. He used things such as interchangeable parts to satisfy his consumers. During the German's migration, he constructed German-like villages to attract the skilled workers.
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Sam Colt was born in Hartford on July 19, 1814 to the owner of a textile mill. He was always intrigued with mechanics. When Colt was a seaman, he became captivated with how the ship's wheel worked. From that fascination he developed his revolver.
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