Texas paterson edition issued by the united states historical society, manufactured in italy by pedersoli. The arms produced by colt at the paterson, new jersey plant were the first successful revolving cylinder. Wilsons the paterson colt book, the engraving pattern, inlaid silver barrel bands and ivory grips are based upon original designs. I have chosen to start with the colt paterson, the first practical multipleshot revolver. It was the first commercial repeating firearm employing a. Colt paterson pistol variations by wilson abebooks.
Books by asac members american society of arms collectors. It was the first commercial repeating firearm employing a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. Paterson colt pistol variations by r l wilson 1979. In this episode matt examines an intriguing colt paterson no.
Samuel colt was born in hartford, connecticut, on the 19 july 1814, one of six. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Buy online, view images and see past prices for rare factory cased colt texas paterson revolver with extra matching number cylinder and accessories. Adapted colt paterson with loading lever adapted colt paterson no. Description pietta trigger bar screw paterson check stock. Exceptional, rare and fine cased and shell carved ivorygripped. It has the early features of flared barrel lug, flared grips and straight back cylinder. Paterson colt pistol variations by phillips, philip r and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its one of the nicest cased paterson sets out there.
The book of colt firearms and patterson colt pistol. The rest of the book is near perfect and shows no handling wear whatsoever and still appears brand new. B0006xd5h6 some shelfwearedgewear, may have remainder mark or previous owners name still nice. The gun that launched one of americas most important gunmakers. This gun, number 200, was issued as one of from the united states historical society in richmond virginia. United states historical society texas paterson edition. Sounds like the us historical society texas paterson that was sold back in the late 80s. Complete with original fitted rosewood case with a brown velvet lining and bottom draw, certificate of authenticity numbered to the gun, original shipping box, plungertype powder flask, capper, bullet mold, cleaning rod, screwdriver, key, pair of white gloves and a copy of philip phillips and r. Another excellent resource is the series of articles on the guns of the texas rangers by david stroud writing in the texas ranger dispatch magazine.
Patterson colt pistol variations complete in dust jacket. Samuel colt, gunmaker 18141862 museums victoria collections. Jerome by philip ressner vintage illustrated chikdtens book 1967. Basic description the pistols the models the ehlers pistols calibers serial numbers loading levers some experiences of collecting the pocket patersons the belt patersons the holster patersons pt. The design of the colt appears to be a stylized colt paterson black powder revolver, patented by samuel colt in. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. It came with rl wilsons paterson colt pistol variations book in the drawer. Brownlee books, 1984 csl call number museum ts 537. Examining the authors paterson colt pistol variations, with p. A comprehensive history of the various paterson colt pistol variations with historical background on the paterson, nj, era of production of samuel colts revolvingcylinder repeating pistols.
Page 5 refers to a presentation from colt to harney of a paterson. Paterson variations produced by colt, excluding variations in barrel length. Wilson hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In the paterson colt book virtually every question one could wish answered has been dealt with. Finding colt paterson reproductions is just as hard as finding. The cased set included a paterson powder flask, an authentic colt capper, a single bullet mold and tools and a copy of the book paterson colt pistol variations by philip r. If you feel you want to buy a book called standard catalog of colt, you can. The paterson colt book presents text and illustrations based on over forty years. Some information courtesy of the book of colt firearms by r. From the first colt paterson pistols to the newest colt 1911 rail guns for the tactical.
The revolver was also issued to the armys dragoon regiments. Ushs texas paterson cased set black powder pistols. This book chronicles the entire history of sam colts developments in handguns from the first paterson revolvers through. It was the first commercial repeating firearm to employ a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. It derived its name from being produced in paterson, nj.
The large revolvers are early enough in the colt story to have a fascinating history of their own, theyre an improvement on the walker in several areas, and the prices are substantially more affordable than any paterson or walker. The texas rangers, 18231845 by frederick wilkins, state house press, 1996. Double diamond logo and mofra patersons at ra the high road. Finding colt paterson reproductions is just as hard as. We send you a postagepaid box, you send us your gun, and it will be. Wilson paterson colt pistol variations, as well as in wilsons the book of colt firearms, pages 15, 26, 43, 58, 7475, 79, 187 and 572. Prior to samuel colts 18351836 patents for the revolver, american handguns were, for the most part, variations of europeanstyle single shot pistols, first of the flintlock type and later the new capandball percussion lock design. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Included in the illustrations is the extraordinary paterson collection of the paterson museum, paterson, new jersey, as well as selections from the metropolitan museum of art, and numerous other institutions. The colt is similar to a gun in the hellblazer comics called the ace of winchesters, which has the power to kill demons.
All steel construction,standard hidden trigger design,rich blue finish,engraved cylinder,texas style 9 inch octagon barrel. Paterson colt pistol variations by phillips, philip r. Founded in 1836 by american industrialist samuel colt, colts patent firearms manufacturing company now known as colts manufacturing company is considered largely responsible for the popularity and mass production of the revolver and has been. This pistol is based off of the original that is illustrated in color on page 50 of the book entitled paterson colt pistol variations by philip phillips and r. It has all matching serial numbers and the action is smooth and crisp. The first section covers the pistols, models, calibers, serial numbers, and loading levers and includes sections on the ehlers pistols, pocket patersons. There were double barrels, swivel barrels, and even multiple barreled pepperbox pistols, but the revolver was at best a theoretical design before 1836. Paterson colt pistol variations by phillips philip r. Important reference on colt paterson pistols samuel colts first handgun models. Books dust jacket shows shelf wear that can be seen in the picture. Matthew moss, courtesy of cody firearms museum the colt paterson was an expensive item when it first appeared on the market. Paterson colt pistol variations book was read once and then shelved for many years.
Good variation and amount of photos, of pistols, historical. Coincidentally, i didnt realize this at first, but i met the guy selling these patersons and 2nd gen colt percussions on at the wannenmacher gun show in. Book was read once and then shelved for many years. The definitive history of the colt model 1860 army revolver. Variants, different calibers, sizes and configurations. Rare and hard to find colt gun books, out of print, excellent condition. The comprehensive technical history of the rarest of all colt firearms. Although it was introduced after the mexicanamerican war, it became popular among. Theres a drawer in the case that contains a book by philip r.
This book serves as a reliable, easytouse reference for the collector and military historian. Wilson the paterson colt book, chapter iv, similar examples pictured on pages 107, 108, and 112 though each has wood grips. Since their introduction in the midnineteenth century, colt guns have revolutionized the industrial firearms business through and through. Paterson colt pistol variations hardcover january 1, 1979 by philip r phillips author 4.
Basically a new copy that has experienced some shelf wear. The dust jacket has some light edge wear, wrinkling, and rubbing. The bottom front corners of the book are lightly tapped. Unfired pietta colt texas paterson black powder revolver in. The bore on the 5 38 barrel still has a shine to it with very good 11 groove rifling. Wilson, paterson colt pistol variations, in which this style revolver is the variation depicted in plates, a. The props department of the show has a rubber version of the gun to be used in fight scenes for pistolwhipping. The paterson colt book presents text and illustrations based on over forty years of research and study, and is a joint effort of collector dennis levett and the author.
Based at paterson, new jersey, colts first firm was formed in march 1836. Covers basic paterson days, through the walker period and on through the new model army. Further details on harney and colt appear in the p. 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. Cowboy hat and pistol terry wilson print on canvas find cowboy hat and pistol terry wilson print on canvas in stock. To use in a blog or website, publishing in a book, make something else interesting.