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Revolver
A revolver is a repeating firearm that has a cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. The first revolver ever made was built by Elisha Collier in 1818. The percussion cap revolver was invented by Samuel Colt in 1836. This weapon became known as the Colt Paterson...
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1836
2.25.1836
Samuel Colt is granted an United States patent for the Colt revolver.
3.5.1836
Samuel Colt makes the first production-model revolver, the .34-caliber.
1847
1.4.1847
Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government.