Francesco Antonio Broccu (1797–1882), was an Italian artisan and inventor, born in Gadoni, Sardinia, regarded as the first developer of the revolver, realised by him in 1833.
He received a prize of 300 francs for his invention, but he did not patent it. His revolver was shown to the King Charles Albert of Sardinia in 1843. In 1835, a similar gun was patented by Samuel Colt.
Biography
Born and living in Gadoni, a small town in Sardinia in the province of Nuoro, from childhood he showed a keen interest in mechanics, and he built many toys using materials such as reeds, wood and cork. He also built bronze bells and a wooden crucifix of excellent workmanship. He designed and built a craft watch and various mechanical tools for agricultural use.
References
- "Brev. Lefaucheux 1858". 2015-06-10. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- Mura, Farwest it Sergio. "Francesco Antonio Broccu : www.farwest.it" (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- "Il simbolo del Far West". daily.wired.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- "La pistola di Colt? La inventò prima Broccu" L'Unione Sarda. Web. 5 March 2011. (in Italian)
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