1836 was when he brought his first revolver to market. The pistol is called the Paterson, named after Paterson, NJ. There is a great deal of information out there on the 'net about it.
1836
Samuel Colt inveted the Revolver.
Sam Colt did not invent the Colt 45. .
Sam Colt made his first revolver in Paterson,NJ it was originally the called the Paterson Colt but it wasn't very popular at first, until later the U.S. Army requested a large quantity it since then it gained the fame it has now.
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.
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The colt .45 cartridge was 'invented' by the Colt Firearms Manufacturing. Founded By Sam Colt. I am aware of no genealogy linking Sam Colt to Heidi Montag.
Colt Dragoon Revolver was created in 1848.
Colt did not invent bullets.
When was Colt revolver? That's a strange question. You might want to clarify.
Patterson, NJ 1836 ie the Colt Patterson Revolver
Go to the Colt website.