There were probably more factors that contributed to it, but...
You could guess that carrying more than one, ready to fire, bullet in your gun would be advantages in a situation where you would need said firearm. A revolver has that on say a muzzle loaded pistol.
A revolver, like a Colt Peacemaker, is mechanically simpler than a semi-auto like the Colt 1911. Which would explain why they were invented and produced first.
Also, generally, a revolver will produce more power than a semi-auto or automatic pistol firing the same round.
on the frame
52 years old if the serial number is 27471F. It was made in 1958.
It might be eaiser to ask who in Beligum didn't make a revolver.
In the USA
Samuel Colt
Serial number shows it is a single action revolver made someime after 1978.
In the USA
Many were
Samuel Colt invented the revolver in 1836
38 cal colt's revolver sn 94764 what year was it made?
Depends on EXACT model and condition- $150-$250
range about 30 yards. accuracy depended on shooter....................