American Genius· Season 1 · Episode 6

Colt vs. Wesson

S01E06·June 15, 2015·45m·National Geographic

Samuel Colt and partners Edwin Smith & Daniel Wesson become locked in the first true “arms” race, as they compete to perfect the world’s first revolver.

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Guest stars

Don Meehan Jr

Don Meehan Jras Horace Smith Adam Jonas Segalleras Samuel Colt Philip Gueretteas Daniel Wesson John Byrneas Edwin Wesson

Gary Ayash

Gary Ayashas Bar Patron Ashley Hlebinskyas Self Rick Jermainas Sam Colt's Father

Todd Kerns

Todd Kernsas Capt. Samuel Walker Katey Parkeras Elizabeth Colt Will Steckmanas Union Soldier

Crew

Paul AbascalDirector Jim RapsasWriter

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