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February 25, 1836

Samuel Colt patented the first revolving-barrel multishot firearm, the design on which the Colt revolver was based.

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  • “Christian Andersen publishes his first book of fairy tales. [1] December 7 German railway Neurenberg-Fürth opens. [1] 1836 February 22 Dutch garrison evacuates fort Du Bus in New Guinea. [1] February 24 3,000 Mexicans attack 182 Texans at the Alamo. [1] In San Antonio, Texas, Colonel William Travis issues a call for help on behalf of the Texan troops defending the Alamo, a fortress under attack by the Mexican army. [129] February 25 Samuel Colt patents first revolving barrel multishot firearm. [1] March 2 Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico. [1] [400.94] vvv advertisement vvv ^”

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