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The Genius of Samuel Colt

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Greg Martin Colt Gallery


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The early years of the Colt revolver were distinctly tied to the American West. Although Samuel Colt’s companies were headquartered outside of the region, the revolver’s use and popularity on the American frontier enabled Colt to overcome an early setback and establish one of the most important companies in the history of the West.

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