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Founding of Colt's Manufacturing Company

Founding of Colt's Manufacturing Company
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Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC is an American firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by Samuel Colt that has become a subsidiary of Czech holding company Colt CZ Group. It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836.

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  1. Founding of Costa Cruises1854
  2. Founding of India PostApril 1, 1854
  3. Founding of Colt's Manufacturing Company (this page)1855
  4. Founding of Pinkerton Government ServicesFebruary 1855
  5. Founding of Schwan-Stabilo1855
  6. Founding of Ottoman Bank1856

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