Paterson reproduction with 12 inch and 4 58 inch barrel, a correct colt capper, tools and an authentically styled and functioning 2 piece, 5round powder and ball flask. Colt richards conversion 1860 army february, 2016 ian mccollum conversion, revolver, video 7 colt, like all the other manufacturers in the us, was prevented from making cartridge revolvers by the rollin white patent, which finally expired in 1869. Colt model 1851 navy revolver with thuer conversion for selfcontained cartridges, serial no. Cabelas no longer lists this model, and the distribution channels we have checked are all dry. Specializing in black powder italian pistols from pietta, uberti, asm, colt and other manufacturers. They are all number 5 patersons all are engraved and complete with all accessories and display cases. I have chosen to start with the colt paterson, the first practical multipleshot.
An army contract for converting the first of these percussion revolvers was awarded to colt in anticipation of the expiration of the rollin white patent in february of 1871, which required the company to convert 1,000 model 1860 revolvers to use the. In 1871, colt employee charles richards was awarded a patent for converting colt percussion models to breech loading cartridge revolvers. This gun has the 7 12inch barrel that has the inlaid silver bands on front and back in the ornate engraving on the sides. However, this brand has been in operation ever since making firearms like rifles and guns. Replica arms colt paterson percussion revolverreplica arms manufactured colt 1862 police percussion revolver replica on aug 29, 2017. Sixshooter must only be used with black powder loads. Along the top of the barrel it reads samuel colt texas paterson the frame of the gun has the equally ornate and beautiful engraving and chisel work. I was looking around and i noticed that alot of these cylinders say not to use with brass frame pistols, well i have a brass frame and i. Colt paterson reproduction by pietta is a worthwhile. Extensive and detailed scroll engraving with punch dot work overall.
The 1860 army conversion required the resurrection of an old cartridge, the. If you love colt cartridge conversions, this book is a musthave. Samuel colt patented the design of the paterson on february 25, 1836, in the united states, france, and england. John dussling has collected every type of factory conversion of colt revolver there is. Paterson reproduction with 12 inch and 4 58 inch barrel, a correct colt capper, tools and an authentically styled and functioning 2. Gun has approximately 9095% of the original nickel done at the time of the conversion to cartridge. It was the first commercial repeating firearm to employ a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. Mar 22, 2011 cartridge conversion kits for 1851 colt navy. I did some research and learned that the dragoon was not a popular cartridge conversion candidate. At the time, the colt walker was the most powerful handgun in the world. To keep things simpler for todays shooters, the cimarron cartridge conversions are supplied with the 1851 navy using standard.
Replica arms colt paterson percussion revolver aug 29, 2017. We send you a postagepaid box, you send us your gun, and it will be professionally repaired for a flat fee. No other publication has this level of indepth coverage and technical data on the subject of colt conversions. Union metallic cartridge company umc 1890 ammunition catalog. The original colt cartridge conversions built mostly on 1851 navy. On july 2nd, 1872, william mason, another employee from colt, was awarded a patent for an improvement to the richards model. Also, the paterson revolvers in belt pistol size were made in. The lot is accompanied by a letter from department of interior office of indian affairs 1882 tracing it to the battle of little big horn and giving it manufacture date as approx. This one was more recently produced by pietta in italy and marketed by cabelas around the turn of the millennium.
The samuel colt company made the texas paterson guns from 1837 until 1840. Cased and engraved colt texas paterson commemorative revolver by american historical foundation. On july 2, 1872, william mason, another colt employee, was awarded a patent for an improvement to the richards model. Uberti cartridge revolvers are true replicas of original historical designs. Thuer conversion colt 1849 at james d julia forgotten weapons. As percussion parts ran short, the 1860 richardsmason barrel was changed from the profile of the earlier percussion model, to the sleek profile found on the 1871. Within just a couple years, colt had to respond with the cartridgefiring 1873 model single action army and the days of cap and ball revolvers. Armsport llc does the conversion based on the uberti paterson. As percussion parts ran short, the 1860 richardsmason barrel was changed from the profile of the earlier percussion model, to the. This holster was made for a texas paterson revolver and fits this revolver perfectly. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In addition to the tribute, there are two accessories, a correct colt capper and an authentic twopiece paterson powder ball flask.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading antique firearms assemblydisassembly. The first metallic cartridge revolver made by colt was the thuerconversion model. John ehlers is believed to have manufactured and assembled approximately 500 fourth and fifth model ehlers revolvers utilizing components of the colt paterson acquired after the bankruptcy of the colt patent arms manufacturing company. The large frame, long barrel and relatively large caliber made the no. Customers must be over 21, and we require a copy of your drivers license for confirmation. Set up a search alert to hear when guernseys lists new auctions. This is an excellent quality faithful replica of the colt paterson revolver first produced in 1836 in hartford, connecticut. They are built with stateoftheart materials, so you can enjoy safe and reliable performance with modern ammunition. Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on your posts and messaging you. Unfortunately, there are no color plates but this is a book more for study than to decorate your coffee table. They have created many more models since the first ones, which were sixshooter revolvers. Please see all pictures and visit our ebay store and other ebay auctions.
Colt paterson reproduction by pietta is a worthwhile experience. The various conversion systems used by colt are known as the thuer, followed by. This book chronicles the entire history of sam colts developments in handguns from the first paterson revolvers through the legendary 1860 army, and from the time of his death in 1862, the evolution of cap and ball revolvers into the cartridge models carried during the western expansion of. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors. Cased reproduction colt texas paterson revolver horse soldier. Grab a texas history book or read about the history of the texas rangers. A pair to draw to this matched pair of walkers were born about 20 years apart. The first cartridge colt revolver is a serial number 1, cased colt navy presented to colts paymaster during the civil war, lewis sheldon. Artstation colt paterson 1836 cartridge conversion, kate.
The texas navy had purchased the earlier colt paterson revolver, but this was. Its design was patented by samuel colt on february 25, 1836, in the united states, france, and england, and it derived its name from being produced in paterson, new jersey. He passed away in 1994 and he probably owned it for over 20 years, so im not sure how old it is. Colt richards conversion 1860 army forgotten weapons. Cased and engraved colt texas paterson commemorative. The client, long juan, wanted them to be just alike with the wish that they shoot 45 colt ammo and still be able to be used as cap and ball revolvers too. After 1870, colt models were produced for selfcontained cartridges that are much. Coltehlers pocket model paterson revolver no 1 also known as baby paterson or fourth model ehlers manufactured by john ehlers c. Its similar to the situation with the rest of the metallic cartridge conversion revolvers of the era, which were much more common on the frontier and worldwide than historians used to believe. This is the only place on the web where the black powder revolver shooter can obtain custom gunsmithing, cartridge conversion installation and heel base bullet reloading tools and supplies all in a convenient one stop shopping experience. This is believed to be a new world record for the sale of a single american firearm. The richards cartridge conversion was an instant success.
On right side it is marked colt service model conversion, with ace in a diamond. Dexter this is my interpretation of the cartridge conversion belly gun of the old west, sometimes referred to as an avenging angel. Classic 1858 with modified roa style percussion cylinder photo book, hand guns, weapons. Colt 1860 army richards cartridge conversion revolver. Colt produced them from 1836 to 1842 and today originals are considered, though hard to come by, valuable, so if you ever get your hands on one you probably wont get a chance to shoot it. Army officer who had become familiar with colts earlier patterson revolver during. Nov 08, 2010 john dussling has collected every type of factory conversion of colt revolver there is. Download official product manuals for all of your uberti firearms. After the civil war the army wanted centerfire metallic cartridge revolvers, but. After the civil war the army wanted centerfire metallic cartridge revolvers, but could not afford to replace. An american heritage 23 page booklet showcasing colts revolvers, rifles, etc. Has anyone out there had this done or know anything about it. Rock island auction company is the first to present it.
Cornell publications llc links to colt firearms catalog. Cimarron firearms company is clearly recognized as the leader in quality and authenticity in old west reproduction firearms. Mar 12, 2012 the first cartridge colt revolver is a serial number 1, cased colt navy presented to colt s paymaster during the civil war, lewis sheldon. Thuer conversion colt 1849 at james d julia february 24, 2015 ian mccollum conversion, revolver, video 10 as the selfcontained metallic cartridge because popular, a niche industry developed in converting percussion revolvers to use the new cartridges.
A study of colt conversions and other percussion revolvers. Replica arms colt paterson percussion revolver aug. Colt has been putting together handguns since the year 1855. These 4150 arsenal grade steel conversions are dropin style that allow the shooter to still shoot with their original black powder cylinder. Replica arms colt paterson percussion revolver replica arms manufactured colt 1862 police percussion revolver replica.
Also, the paterson revolvers in belt pistol size were made in not just. It derived its name from being produced in paterson, nj. Museum quality masterpiece built on 3rd generation colt blackpowder arms paterson revolver in. Colt, who had done a good bit of traveling before settling down in the arms business, was probably simply following the common custom of the time in making his ultrasmall pocket pistols in. May 15, 2008 this book chronicles the entire history of sam colt s developments in handguns from the first paterson revolvers through the legendary 1860 army, and from the time of his death in 1862, the evolution of cap and ball revolvers into the cartridge models carried during the western expansion of the 1870s. An american heritage 23 page booklet showcasing colts revolvers, rifles, etc we ship worldwide. The early evolution of samuel colts repeating arms. Nov 30, 2016 colt, who had done a good bit of traveling before settling down in the arms business, was probably simply following the common custom of the time in making his ultrasmall pocket pistols in. What type of cartridge would the colt paterson handle. Colts manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colts patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt. Description pietta front triggerguard screw 1851, 1861, 1860 check stock. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories.
Conversion cylinders taylors conversion cylinder line offers an easy conversion option from black powder to smokeless ammunition. Colt developed a series of designs that could be used to convert an existing percussion gun to a cartridge revolver. Here is the first, or one of the first, revolvers ever its ancestor, that is. The ehlers model paterson revolver is a rare variation of the rare and very desirable colt baby paterson revolver. The 1860 army conversion required the resurrection. Bruce mcdowell has compiled the most comprehensive and complete book ever published on the subject of colt cartridge conversions. Thuer conversion colt 1849 at james d julia forgotten.