Open Directory - Regional:North America:United States:Connecticut:Society and Culture:Famous Nutmeggers:Industrialists or Inventors:Colt, Samuel


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Submissions must relate specifically to the life, work or legacy of Samuel Colt.

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.