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.
Samuel Colt inveted the Revolver.
1836
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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
Never!, Samuel Colt did not ivent the first gun. He improved it and popularized the revolver.
Samuel Colt invented the first revolver. I'm not sure if it was a six shot but he invented the first revolver.
Samuel Colt invented the revolver in 1836
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Samuel Colt
It was Samuel Colt. Also, it was made in1836.