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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.

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Colt, Samuel Information from Encyclopedia.com. www.encyclopedia.com/html/c/colt-s1am.asp

Colt Chronology Signicant turning points in the life of Samuel Colt and his firearms factory, from 1814 through 1989. www.coltcollectorsassoc.com/ccachronology.htm

The Colt Firearms Collection Colt prototypes, factory models and experimental firearms contained in the collection of the Connecticut State Library in Hartford. www.cslib.org/coltarms.htm

Colt: Legend and Legacy Transcript of documentary program which explores the life and work of Samuel Colt. Extensive information provided. www.simonpure.com/colt.htm

Sam and Elizabeth: The Legend and Legacy of Colt's Empire Descriptive information on 1997 exhibit at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford with historical overview of the Colts. antiquesandthearts.com/archive/colt.htm

Samuel Colt (1814-1862) Biography excerpted from a book by Ellsworth S. Grant. www.ctheritage.org/encyclopedia/topicalsurveys/colt.htm

Samuel Colt Photos from Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Connecticut and related information from Find A Grave. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=217

Colonel Colt's Plantation Information from A Shoeleather History of Hartford. www.homestead.com/homefront/ColonelColtsPlantation.html