1814-1862

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1814-1862

The man behind the gun

Samuel Colt and his revolver
  • Wyckoff, Edwin Brit
2011
Describes the life of American inventor Samuel Colt, discussing his efforts to popularize the revolver and the impact this had on weaponry.

Killer Colt

murder, disgrace, and the making of an American legend
  • Schechter, Harold
2010
Describes the events surrounding the trial against John Colt, brother of Sam Colt, the inventor of the revolver, for murder in New York City in 1841.
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