Texas Gun Collectors Association

NO. 1 POCKET MODEL PATERSON REVOLVER

The “Baby Paterson”

 

  

Manufactured in a two year period (1837 - 1838) with some modifications in the period 1841 - 1842, these were the first of the Paterson factory Colts, easily distinguished from all other Colts by its folding trigger which remains hidden until the hammer is cocked.  The top flat of the barrel has the rolled script one-line address: ― Patent Arms Mg Co. Paterson NJ Colt's Pt ―

Serial Number 127

4” barrel
.28 caliber
round back cylinder
German silver banded

Serial Number 131

4” barrel
 .28 caliber
round back cylinder
cased with accessories

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