Colt Armory (Coltsville)
Colt's Manufacturing Company (historic), Hartford, Connecticut
The Colt Armory complex in Hartford, Connecticut, on the Connecticut River, is where Colt revolvers were produced after Samuel Colt opened a factory in the city in 1847. Its blue onion dome, rebuilt after an 1864 fire, is a Hartford landmark. The area is the planned Coltsville National Historical Park, which the National Park Service says is still in the process toward establishment.
- Company
- Colt's Manufacturing Company (historic)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Not stated
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Aerospace and defense
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
What is made here
Former Colt Firearm Armory that produced Colt revolvers; now part of Coltsville National Historical Park.
Facts
| Hartford factory | Samuel Colt opened a factory in Hartford on the Connecticut River in 1847, and demand for his revolver launched the Colt company (NPS) (federal: nps.gov) |
|---|---|
| Blue onion dome | The armory's blue onion dome was rebuilt after a fire in February 1864 and is part of Hartford's skyline (federal: nps.gov) |
| Elizabeth Colt | After Samuel Colt died in 1862, his wife Elizabeth led the company and shaped Hartford for over 40 years (federal: nps.gov) |
| National park | Coltsville National Historical Park is still in the process toward establishment, per NPS (federal: nps.gov) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
We haven't found a public tour of this factory. See factory tours in Connecticut.
Sources
- NPS: Coltsville National Historical Park (federal, checked November 12, 2026)
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