What was Colt's core idea in firearm design?
My central innovation was the belief that a firearm could be both mechanically sound and mass-producible to meet a widespread demand. It wasn't just about creating a novel mechanism; it was about engineering that mechanism for reliability, ease of use, and importantly, for consistent manufacturing. The revolving cylinder, with its precisely timed action, was the key to unlocking this potential for a superior, repeatable firing capability.
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