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established in Paterson, New
Jersey, to develop and manufacture
America’s first production revolver.
Though this venture ended in
bankruptcy in December of 1842,
Colt’s first revolvers endured,
becoming famous in the hands
of Texas Rangers throughout the
1840s and establishing a legend
that has continued to flourish
for more than 170 years. Today,
Paterson Colts represent a distinct
genre of vintage firearms collect-
ing, including equally rare black-
