Improvement in Fire-Arms and in the Apparatus Used Therewith United States Patent Office Application

"Improvement in Fire-Arms and in the Apparatus Used Therewith" by Samuel Colt describes groundbreaking firearm enhancements from the 1800's. This document, part of a patent application, spotlights Colt's efforts to revolutionize rifles, guns, and pistols for better performance and security. It explores the substantial mechanical upgrades in firearms during a time of rapid technological advancement, with a focus on the design and operation of innovations, including the receiver, bolt mechanisms, percussion tubes, and a unique loading system. Colt explains improvements in gun design meant to prevent dangerous side explosions, enhance ignition, and streamline bullet loading with new cap-primers and ammunition containers. The book details the engineering behind the creation of the modern revolver, securing Colt's place as a trailblazer in firearm technology.