Samuel Colt Teen years Early Years in Business Late Life Death Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Samuel Colt was one of the most well-know gunsmith in the United States of his time. Samuel owned an armory in West Hartford. He invented the first true revolver. Samuel's gun company sold their guns to many people. They also made a lot of models of a revolver and some rifles, too. Early Life Samuel Colt was born on July 19, 1814. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Samuel's parents were Christopher and Sarah Caldwell Colt. Samuel was the fifth of six children in the Colt Family. Samuel's brothers and sisters were Margaret, Sarah Ann, John, Christopher Jr., and Ja