The Patent That Built the Wild West: Samuel Colt's Revolver, Feb. 25, 1836
On February 25, 1836, Samuel Colt received the U.S. patent for his revolving-cylinder pistol, the invention that became the Colt Paterson and changed firearms forever.
On February 25, 1836, Samuel Colt received the U.S. patent for his revolving-cylinder pistol, the invention that became the Colt Paterson and changed firearms forever.