Colt revolver about to become identified with the Old West...
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October 23, 1847
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 23, 1847
* Colt firearms at it's infancy
* Revolvers for Mexican War
A very early issue of this famous magazine (still publishes) as it began just 2 years previous in 1845.
Page 2 has a brief yet significant item headed "Colt's Revolving Pistols" which reads:
* Government has decided to arm a regiment of mounted men with this most effective weapon, and Mr. Colt (whose factory is at Hartford) is now at work upon a contract for one thousand for the Government. The contract is nearly completed
This contract for the Mexican War would be the beginning of much fame for this firearm which would become ubiquitous with weaponry of the Civil War and the Old West.
Much more content on other scientific & manufacturing improvements & inventions of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
* Colt firearms at it's infancy
* Revolvers for Mexican War
A very early issue of this famous magazine (still publishes) as it began just 2 years previous in 1845.
Page 2 has a brief yet significant item headed "Colt's Revolving Pistols" which reads:
* Government has decided to arm a regiment of mounted men with this most effective weapon, and Mr. Colt (whose factory is at Hartford) is now at work upon a contract for one thousand for the Government. The contract is nearly completed
This contract for the Mexican War would be the beginning of much fame for this firearm which would become ubiquitous with weaponry of the Civil War and the Old West.
Much more content on other scientific & manufacturing improvements & inventions of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
