The Colt Paterson revolver was the first commercial repeating firearm employing a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel.

The Colt Paterson is where the American revolver story really begins. Patented in 1836 and built by the Patent Arms Manufacturing Company in Paterson, New Jersey, it was Samuel Colt’s …

It derived its name from being produced in Paterson, NJ. It was the first commercial repeating firearm to employ a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary …

Jul 30, 2012 · The Colt Paterson is a five shot black powder revolver produced from 1836 until 1842 by the Patent Arms Company of Paterson N.J. It is the first percussion cap revolver.

Nov 9, 2016 · Between 1837 and 1842 there were four different Paterson revolvers, the No.1 or Pocket Model, also known as the Baby Paterson; the No. 2 Pocket Model; No.3 Belt Model; …

The five-shot .36-caliber Paterson revolver became famous for its use on the western frontier. It is sometimes called the "Texas" Paterson because of its association with the Texas Rangers.

Starting in 1836 in Paterson, New Jersey, Samuel Colt’s revolver is one of the 10 most influential inventions EVER produced. The Colt Paterson revolver was the first practical revolving …

Jun 22, 2021 · The Colt Paterson was invented in 1831 by Samuel Colt and named the Paterson for the Colt company in Paterson, New Jersey. It was patented in 1836 and became …

Apr 2, 2025 · This tiny Paterson No. 1 Pocket revolver is essentially ground zero for American revolvers – the first of Samuel Colt’s designs to actually make it into production back in 1837 …

The Colt Paterson was the first commercially viable repeating revolver, laying the groundwork for future firearms development. Although its production run was short-lived, its impact on …