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Founded in 1848 by inventor Samuel Colt, Colt’s Manufacturing Company is one of the oldest names in the American Firearms market, with a rich history spanning over a century. Today, Colt is still in operation under the ownership of the CZ Group.
Its success began on February 25, 1836, when Samuel Colt was granted his first United States patent for the Colt revolver—a firearm that helped define the Old West.
Some pundits are calling it the âMost Texan thing imaginable.â The Lone Star State takes pride in its heritage. And a lot of that is wrapped up in the cowboy culture of the Old West. And, of course, residents are well-known for their love of firearms and strong support of Second Amendment rights. Thatâs why it was, perhaps, a most Texas thing this week when Gov. Greg Abbott signed a resolution naming an âOfficial Handgun of Texas.â The governor didnât honor some shiny new pistol. Nothing foreign-made either. No, the stateâs official handgun is steeped in the...
James Leman, the 15-year-old son of state representative Ben Leman, suggested that the Colt Walker .44 be named the official state gun. His dad was inspired to draft a resolution for this, which was recently passed.
The governor also promised he'd be signing more gun laws