'Peacemaker,' the fourth episode in Brandon Seale's podcast 'Engines of Texanity,' looks at how the Colt revolver became the favored weapon across the Texas frontier.
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On June 8, 1844, Capt. Jack Hays and his troop of Rangers were returning to San Antonio when they spotted a group of Comanches. Being familiar with the tactics used to lure Ranger units into the open, Hays commanded his men to hold their fire and advance slowly. More Comanche materialized — so many that the Rangers would never agree on the number. They gathered on a nearby hilltop before charging down on the Rangers at full gallop.
Hays’ new revolvers, known as Paterson Colts, were the product of Samuel Colt. Technically gifted, Colt produced his revolver prototype out of scrap wood in 1831. The innovative design prevented misfires and awkward reloading. Every Ranger involved became Colt converts, including another Samuel — Samuel Walker. Becoming a Ranger captain himself by 1846, Walker armed his men with a Paterson Colt the moment they were available. While he praised the firearm, Walker had some improvements in mind.
On Oct. 5, 1847, Walker, now in Mexico, received an early-release pair of Colt Walkers. The barrel of each firearm was decorated with an intricate engraving depicting Hays’ Big Fight. Four days later, Walker was killed after capturing the town of Huamantla. His men retaliated against the community in horrible fashion, no doubt wielding their Colts as tools for revenge.
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