I recently had a chance to visit the Connecticut State Museum in Hartford. They have an amazing collection from Colt that is quite extensive. I am going to share some of the things that I thought were highlights.
The original prototype, displayed on top of the original patent drawing.
Cased set of Paterson revolvers
The prototype Walker revolver
Prototypes of the Model 1860
Civil War era longarms made by Colt
Gatling guns
Model 1873
The work of Gustav Young
Model 1911, Serial Number 1
The original horse statue that was on top of the factory.
The original prototype, displayed on top of the original patent drawing.
Cased set of Paterson revolvers
The prototype Walker revolver
Prototypes of the Model 1860
Civil War era longarms made by Colt
Gatling guns
Model 1873
The work of Gustav Young
Model 1911, Serial Number 1
The original horse statue that was on top of the factory.