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Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 15, 2025
The Colt Walker revolver, named after Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, was the most powerful handgun in the world from 1847 to 1935. Its legendary status was cemented by its scarcity and the complex relationship between Colt and Walker, which ultimately led to the gun's production and its impact on gun collecting and history. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 05, 2025
Samuel Colt became America's first industrial tycoon, and his faithful wife, Elizabeth, proved herself to be no less extraordinary, making Sam Colt's legend bigger than ever and his empire her own. Colt was the first person to make a commercially successful revolver, and his innovative designs revolutionized gun technology. Elizabeth Colt played a crucial role in rebuilding the company and creating a legacy for her husband, who struggled with business and personal issues during his lifetime. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
August 19, 2024
Samuel Colt became America's first industrial tycoon, and his faithful wife Elizabeth proved herself to be no less extraordinary, making Sam Colt's legend bigger than ever and his empire her own. Elizabeth played a crucial role in immortalizing her husband's legacy and rebranding the company after his passing. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 24, 2024
The Colt Walker revolver, named after a Texas Ranger, was the most powerful handgun in the world from 1847 to 1935. Its legendary status was cemented by its scarcity, with only 1,000 made for the U.S. military and 100 for civilians, and only about 10% surviving. The gun's story is one of innovation, marketing, and the complex relationship between Samuel Colt and Samuel Walker, a Texas Ranger who was killed in action in Mexico in 1847. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
February 08, 2024
Samuel Colt became America's first industrial tycoon, revolutionizing firearms with his commercially successful revolver. His wife Elizabeth proved herself to be no less extraordinary, making Sam Colt's legend bigger than ever and his empire her own. The story of Samuel Colt and the birth of the revolver is a fascinating tale of innovation, perseverance, and legacy. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
October 19, 2023
The Colt Walker revolver was the most powerful handgun in the world from 1847 until 1935, and its legend has endured for over 175 years. Named after Captain Samuel Walker, a Texas Ranger, the gun was designed to be used by cavalry troops on horseback and was known for its robust build and single-action mechanism. However, the gun's production was plagued by delays and quality control issues, and only a handful of the original 1,000 guns made it into the hands of soldiers. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
July 31, 2023
The Colt Walker revolver, the most powerful handgun in the world from 1847 to 1935, has a legendary status in gun collecting. Its story is intertwined with the life of Captain Samuel Walker, a Texas Ranger who played a crucial role in its development. The gun's history is marked by controversy, with Sam Colt over-promising and under-delivering on the contract for 1,000 revolvers. Despite its flaws, the Colt Walker has become a highly sought-after model, with one near-mint example selling for $1.8 million in 2018. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
June 30, 2023
Samuel Colt, a troublemaker with an idea, created the first commercially successful revolver, revolutionizing firearms design. His wife, Elizabeth, played a crucial role in rebuilding the company and immortalizing his legacy. Their story is a testament to innovation and perseverance in the American gun industry. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
February 10, 2023
The Colt Walker revolver, named after a Texas Ranger, was the most powerful handgun in the world from 1847 to 1935. Its legendary status was cemented by its scarcity, with only 1,000 made for the U.S. military and 100 for civilians, and only 10% surviving. The gun's story is one of innovation, marketing, and the complex relationship between its namesake, Captain Samuel Walker, and its creator, Samuel Colt. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
December 13, 2022
Samuel Colt, the first industrial tycoon, revolutionized firearms with his commercially successful revolver, but his personal life was marked by controversy and tragedy. His wife, Elizabeth, played a crucial role in rebuilding the company and immortalizing his legacy. [... more]
Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
September 23, 2022
Samuel Colt, a pioneer in firearms design, created the first commercially successful revolver, revolutionizing the industry and shaping American history. His wife, Elizabeth, played a crucial role in preserving his legacy and expanding the company's success. [... more]
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