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1836Samuel Colt patents the revolverPatent covers practical revolving-cylinder firearmSamuel Colt received a United States patent for a revolving-cylinder pistol, enabling multiple shots without reloading. The design became the basis for his Patent Arms Manufacturing Company and transformed firearms manufacturing.