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Colt Pistol, US Patent Diagram

As Samuel Colt originally envisioned his repeating pistol in the patent drawing above, it was to have chambers for 10 cartridges. Other changes, including raising the caliber from 34 to .44, were suggested by a texas ranger, Sam Walker.

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Title: Colt Pistol, US Patent Diagram

Caption: As Samuel Colt originally envisioned his repeating pistol in the patent drawing above, it was to have chambers for 10 cartridges. Other changes, including raising the caliber from 34 to .44, were suggested by a texas ranger, Sam Walker.

Credit: Album / New York Public Library / Science Source

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Print size: 24.2 × 34.1 cm | 1123.6 × 1585.0 in (300 dpi)

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