1836
Samuel Colt inveted the Revolver.
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.
Patterson, NJ 1836 ie the Colt Patterson Revolver
The Colt revolver, a six shooter.
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Never!, Samuel Colt did not ivent the first gun. He improved it and popularized the revolver.
Colt Paterson, the revolver was patented by Samuel Colt on February 25, 1836 in the US.
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.
the multiple shot revolver........................