The Bridgeport rig was patented in 1882 by Louis S. Flatau, sheriff of
Camp County, Texas. Flatau envisioned mounting the item on a
belt or a
saddle. A modified hammer screw with a large head that protruded 3/4" from the frame would be installed on the Colt. This screw head would be inserted into the rig and held in place via a strip of spring steel that was attached to the gun belt via rivets. The shooter could rotate the revolver upward to fire without removing it from his belt if needed. These were fabricated by the Bridgeport Gun Implement Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. A common complaint was that the screw was easily damaged and it failed to protect the revolver from the elements. Period photographs and scattered references indicate that the Bridgeport rig was used by some lawmen into the early 20th century. held by a Bridgeport rig. ==Quotes==