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What helped make Colt's firearms so successful?

  • Interchangeable parts

  • Low-cost materials

  • Secret alloys

  • Handcrafted precision

Answer

The key to Colt's firearm success lay in the revolutionary concept of interchangeable parts. This innovation, pioneered by Samuel Colt, allowed for the mass production of firearms with standardized components. This meant that parts could be easily swapped out and replaced, simplifying the manufacturing process, reducing production costs, and increasing firearm reliability.
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