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Incorporation of Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company
- When
- 1855
- Where
- Hartford, Connecticut
Samuel Colt incorporated his business as Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1855.
This incorporation formalized Colt's business structure, enabling mass production of revolvers. It followed earlier ventures in Paterson and London, establishing a stable corporate entity in Hartford. The company became a seminal influence on manufacturing technology, dominating the firearms industry during the mid-19th century.
Sources
- Colt's Manufacturing Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Samuel Colt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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