Project Gutenberg 2015-07-27 Public domain in the USA. 140 Colt, Samuel 1814 1862 Improvement in Fire-Arms and in the Apparatus Used Therewith United States Patent Office Application Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Improvement in Fire-Arms and in the Apparatus Used Therewith" by Samuel Colt is a technical publication detailing an innovative approach to firearm design, written during the early 19th century. This book, issued as part of Colt's patent application in 1839, focuses on improvements to rifles, guns, and pistols, aiming to enhance their operational efficiency and safety. The core topic revolves around the technical advancements made in the mechanics of firearms, which were significant during this period when gun technology was rapidly evolving. The content presents a detailed description of the design and functionality of Colt’s firearm innovations, elaborating on various components, such as the construction of the gun’s receiver, bolt mechanisms, percussion tubes, and an integrated loading apparatus. Colt outlines specific improvements aimed at eliminating lateral discharge risks, enhancing ignition methods, and improving loading efficiency with the introduction of a cap-primer and an ammunition flask. The book serves not only as a specification of Colt's inventive processes but also highlights the engineering principles that guided the development of the modern revolver, establishing Colt's legacy as a pioneer in firearm technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Patents -- United States Firearms -- Patents TS Text Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Engineering & Technology 53969 2025-07-20T04:06:00.044984 text/html 29802 2024-10-24T17:46:59 text/html 783026 2025-07-20T04:06:02.075998 application/epub+zip 780386 2025-07-20T04:06:00.493954 application/epub+zip 75410 2025-07-20T04:06:00.240921 application/epub+zip 810367 2025-07-20T04:06:03.424935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800627 2025-07-20T04:06:01.750912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98745 2022-09-22T12:28:26.429931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 44331 2025-07-20T04:05:59.788947 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24398 2024-10-24T17:46:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17104 2025-07-20T04:06:03.545910 application/rdf+xml 12483 2025-07-20T04:06:00.307977 image/jpeg 2362 2025-07-20T04:06:00.273968 image/jpeg 743211 2025-07-20T04:06:00.070987 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia