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Mechanical engineer and a pioneer in firearms, he patented the first practical revolving firearm with rotating cylinder in the U.S. on February 25, 1837. Born July 19, 1814 in Hartford, Connecticut. Died January 10, 1862 in Hartford.
http://www.colt.com/Company/History
Biographical overview from the company he founded.
http://www.coltcollectors.com/about.html#aboutmiddle
Significant turning points in the life of Samuel Colt and his firearms factory, from 1814 through 1862.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Samuel_Colt.aspx
Information from Encyclopedia.com.
http://www.simonpure.com/colt.htm
Transcript of documentary program which explores the life and work of Samuel Colt. Includes information provided.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=217
Photos from Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Connecticut and related information from Find A Grave.
http://connecticuthistory.org/people/samuel-colt/
Overview from connecticuthistory.org.
http://museumofcthistory.org/colt-collection/
Colt prototypes, factory models and experimental firearms contained in the collection of the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
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