Samuel Colt

1814 - 1862  (47 years)  Submit Photo / Document

• Name	Samuel Colt
  Born	19 Jul 1814	Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
  Gender	Male
  Biographical Information	Samuel Colt Memorial, Colt Park, Hartford, Connecticut
  		Samuel Colt Memorial. The Colt Memorial Statue overlooking Colt Park next to Armsmear (Colt’s home) is a National Historic Landmark. The statue depicts Sam twice. In the foreground is the young inventor whittling a piece of driftwood into the model for his revolver patent. Towering above is the older business magnate.
  Occupation	He was an inventor and industrialist. He is best known for his patent of a "Revolving gun".
  		Samuel Colt. Illustrated London News, November 29, 1856 page 554.
  		Colt Peacemaker. The six-gun of the wild wild west. The 1873 Colt Single Action Army revolver, known as the "Peacemaker," was the favorite sidearm of gunmen on both sides of the law. It gained the nickname “The Gun That Won The West” when the showman and bison hunter Buffalo Bill, traveled around telling stories about the gun’s accuracy. Far beyond that General George Patton carried one with a nickel finish and ivory grip during the Second World War. The production of the Peacemaker ceased after the World War II. It was reintroduced in 1956. The second wave of popularity arose due to being seen in the hands of John Wayne and others on the "silver screen". it is still being produced.
  Died	10 Jan 1862	Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
  Buried	Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
  		Samuel Colt Headstone. Samuel Colt Headstone.
  Siblings	1. Christopher Colt, Jr
  Person ID	I57840	Nagel
  Last Modified	30 Mar 2021

  
  

  Father	Christopher Colt, Sr
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Sarah Caldwell
  Relationship	Birth
  Family ID	F17068	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 19 Jul 1814 - Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut Died - 10 Jan 1862 - Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut Buried - - Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States  = Link to Google Earth
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• Photos		Samuel Colt. Samuel Colt.
  		Samuel Colt God made all men, but Samuel Colt made all men equal.