1835 - The first Colt revolver. Samuel Colt developed ... 1861 - Breech loaded guns in common use. 1861-1865 - American Civil War. Both breech and muzzle loaded guns used. 1862 - The Gatling ...

Pistols used during the American Civil War hold a significant place in the ... Most were cap and ball revolvers which allowed for soldiers to fire multiple rounds before needing to reload, which ...

There's an old saying that goes, "God made man, Samuel Colt made them equal." I have no clue if that's an accurate saying, it could be entirely fictitious. That said, Colt Firearms is one of the ...

Jesse James lived by the revolver ... the war with Mexico and Westward migration greatly enhanced his gun's popularity. Samuel Colt died only a year into the Civil War, but his company continued ...