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What year was Samuel Colt born?

  • 1820

  • 1810

  • 1805

  • 1814

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Samuel Colt, the renowned inventor of the first commercially successful revolver, was born in 1814. Colt's innovative firearm revolutionized weaponry and had a profound impact on warfare and self-defense. His invention, patented in 1836, featured a rotating cylinder that allowed for multiple shots without reloading, making it a significant improvement over single-shot pistols of the time.
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