![War-tested
Colt received a boost in sales
during the Texas Revolution and
the Mexican-American War. His
weapons contributed to the U.S.
Army's success, and to the
expansion of American territory.
A Texas Ranger, Captain Samuel
Walker, wrote Colt a testimonial
that read, in part: "Your
pistols...[are] the most perfect
weapon in the World... to keep the
various warlike tribes of Indians
and marauding Mexicans in
subjection."](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/ruxandaursu-150527230220-lva1-app6892/85/Ruxanda-ursu-6-320.jpg)
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- 1. The story of Colt Revolvers By Ruxanda Ursu
- 2. Who is Samuel Colt ? Samuel Colt was born on July 19, 1814, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of textile manufacturer Christopher Colt and wife Sarah. By visiting his fathers mill and helping out at a nearby farm, the young Colt became interested in mechanical objects and his fathers handguns.
- 3. The origin of the idea Even thought we dont know how Samuel Colt came up with the idea for his revolver, the fact remains that in December of 1835 he filled a patent in England and in February of 1836 filled one in America.
- 4. Before Colts Revolvers Before the Colt Revolver, guns were limited to a single shot. These guns took a long time to reload. Frontiers-men needed a weapon that could be used against superior numbers, and the Colt was able to do this.
- 5. Colt Revolvers today Nowadays, when we think of a handgun, the image that comes to mind is of a revolver with a six-round cylinder Samuel Colts revolver.
- 6. War-tested Colt received a boost in sales during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War. His weapons contributed to the U.S. Army's success, and to the expansion of American territory. A Texas Ranger, Captain Samuel Walker, wrote Colt a testimonial that read, in part: "Your pistols...[are] the most perfect weapon in the World... to keep the various warlike tribes of Indians and marauding Mexicans in subjection."
- 7. Definition in a few words Colts revolver was a mixture of simplicity and power that filled a hole in the market of the day for a multi-shot weapon.
- 8. Curiosities In the time it took to recharge a single shot rifle, Indians could shoot six arrows or run 150 yards.
- 9. Did you know? If Samuel Colt would have patented his gun in America, he would not have had the legal right to patent it in England and France. Samuel Colt hired engravers and craftsmen to decorate special presentation pistols that were given to European kings, Russian czars and military officials, among other dignitaries. These firearms were often lavishly engraved and inlaid with gold.
- 10. Hidden word puzzle HANDGUN IDEEA INVENTION PATENT REVOLVER SAMUEL COLT WAR
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- 12. Thank you for your attention!!!