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9 October 1847

Slaget ved Huamantla ble utkjempet mellom en 2000 mann sterk mexicansk styrke under Santa Anna og 2700 amerikanske soldater under Joseph Lane under den mexicansk-amerikanske krig. Amerikanerne vant slaget, og blant de 13 døde var kaptein Samuel H.... Read more ...

9 October 1847

Samuel H. Walker falt ved Huamantla
Slaget ved Huamantla ble utkjempet mellom en 2000 mann sterk mexicansk styrke under Santa Anna og 2700 amerikanske soldater under Joseph Lane under den mexicansk-amerikanske krig. Amerikanerne vant slaget, og blant de 13 døde var kaptein Samuel H. Walker – kjent som bidragsyter til Colts Walker Colt-revolver.

Walker og fire kompanier kavaleri angrep Santa Annas lansenérer og drev mexicanerne tilbake. Da Santa Anna ledet gikk til motangrep like etter ble Walker skutt av en sivilist inni et hus. Noen mener han ble truffet av et hagleskudd som ble avfyrt fra en balkong. Resten av hans menn tok tilflukt i en kirke og mexicanerne trakk seg tilbake til Querétaro.


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    8. Flint lock
    9. Barrel breech
    10. Ramrod
    11. Front sling swivel with screw
    12. Thimble
    13. Thimble pins
    14. Entry thimble
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    16. Front sight
    17. Bayonet lug
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    34. Shoulder
    35. Triangular blade
    36. Front side plate screw
    37. Rear side plate screw
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    40. Tang screw
    41. Brake spring for the ramrod
    42. Back of the thimble
    43. Butt nose
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