Colt Names New Revolver After Factory Superintendent Elisha K. Root
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What happened
Sam Colt began manufacturing revolvers again after early mixed success and established a new plant in Hartford, Connecticut. Colt hired Elisha King Root as the new factory superintendent. In 1855, the Colt works released a new revolver that was named after Elisha K. Root.
From redstate.com
Why it matters
The event relates to firearms design and manufacturing, as Elisha King Root had previously developed improved manufacturing and tempering processes while working at an axe factory. Colt sought to leverage Root’s experience for the revolver factory.
From redstate.com