Samuel Colt inveted the Revolver.
1836
He applied for the patent in 1835 and received it on 25 February 1836
Sam Colt did not invent the Colt 45. .
Colt did not invent bullets.
Samuel Colt invented the Colt pistol!
It is likely that the WHY had the same answer as why MOST inventors invent anything- for money. There were various types of multi-shot pistols prior to the invention of the revolver, but they were of mixed success. The revolver was well marketed, and a financial success.
Samuel Colt's full name was just Samuel Colt. He did not have a middle name. He is known as the founder of Colt Manufacturing Company.
Samuel Colt was born on July 19, 1814.
Samuel Colt died of gout in 1862.
Samuel Colt was born on July 19, 1814.
Samuel Colt was born on July 19, 1814.
Samuel Colt was born on July 19, 1814.