The first Colt revolvers, produced between 1836 and 1841 were the .36 caliber Paterson model "belt" or "holster" revolvers. Calibers ranged from .28 to .36 and were manufactured at Sam Colt's plant in Patterson, New Jersey. They were fragile and fired only five rounds. Still, they proved to be effective in warfare against the Indians.
In January, 1844 Sam Houston informed Texas Ranger Captain Jack Hays the Texas Navy was being taken out of service and had a supply of surplus Colt revolvers. H
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