TEXAS PATERSON
- .36 cal. perc., No. 5 Holster Model with hinged loading lever, 5 shot, 7.5 inch octagon barrel, and steel backstrap. Standard model without engraving. Mfg. 2002 only.
COLT BLACKPOWDER ARMS CO.
The author and publisher wish to thank Mr. Dennis Russell for his valuable assistance updating the following information in this section of the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms.
All 3rd Generation Colt blackpowder models are also referred to as Signature Series Models.
A reprise of the original Colt Blackpowder line, along with historic models not offered in the 2nd Generation, and a new series of Commemoratives, each model (with the exception of the Heirloom Tiffany 1860 Army and 1842 Texas Paterson) bears the Sam Colt signature on the backstrap. These 3rd Generation models were manufactured under an authorized licensing agreement with Colt Firearms by Colt Blackpowder Arms Company – the same company (and many of the same craftsmen) responsible for the 2nd Generation Colt revolvers. Although parts for the Signature Series were cast in Italy by Uberti, they were fully assembled and hand finished in the United States using the proprietary Colt formulas for bluing and color case hardening.
Colt Blackpowder Arms Company Signature Series revolvers are regarded as authentic Colt pistols. The 3rd Generation models have original Colt markings, including the barrel address and serial number stampings. There are no foreign proof marks on these authentic Colt models.
Please refer to Colt Blackpowder Reproductions & Replicas – A Collector´s & Shooter´s Guide by Dennis Adler for color pictures of the 3rd Generation Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. models listed below.
All 3rd Generation Colt blackpowder models are also referred to as Signature Series Models.
A reprise of the original Colt Blackpowder line, along with historic models not offered in the 2nd Generation, and a new series of Commemoratives, each model (with the exception of the Heirloom Tiffany 1860 Army and 1842 Texas Paterson) bears the Sam Colt signature on the backstrap. These 3rd Generation models were manufactured under an authorized licensing agreement with Colt Firearms by Colt Blackpowder Arms Company – the same company (and many of the same craftsmen) responsible for the 2nd Generation Colt revolvers. Although parts for the Signature Series were cast in Italy by Uberti, they were fully assembled and hand finished in the United States using the proprietary Colt formulas for bluing and color case hardening.
Colt Blackpowder Arms Company Signature Series revolvers are regarded as authentic Colt pistols. The 3rd Generation models have original Colt markings, including the barrel address and serial number stampings. There are no foreign proof marks on these authentic Colt models.
Please refer to Colt Blackpowder Reproductions & Replicas – A Collector´s & Shooter´s Guide by Dennis Adler for color pictures of the 3rd Generation Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. models listed below.
Previous manufacturer and retailer of 3rd Generation Colt blackpowder pistols and muskets located in Brooklyn, NY 1994-2002.
COLT BLACKPOWDER ARMS CO. Black Powder Models
1861 MUSKET
- .58 cal. perc., 40 in. round barrel with 3 barrel bands, all metal parts bright finished white steel, one-piece oil finished walnut stock. Mfg. 1995-2002.
1842 PATERSON
- .36 cal. perc., No. 5 Holster Model with hinged loading lever, 5 shot, 7.5 inch octagon barrel, steel backstrap, period-style scrollwork with punch-dot background on both sides of barrel lug, frame, standing breech, loading lever rod tip,...
1847 WALKER
- .44 cal. perc., 9 in. barrel, color case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, 73 oz. Mfg. 1994-2002.
1861 Musket Artillery Model
- 31.5 in. barrel with two barrel bands. Mfg. 1996-2002.
1847 WALKER 150TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
- .44 cal. perc., 9 in. barrel, color case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, 73 oz. "A COMPANY No. 1" on barrel lug, frame and cylinder. Serial numbers begin with #221. Limited production model. Mfg. 1997-2002.
1861 Musket 1 of 1,000
- this edition was serialized, and included a wood presentation box. Disc. 2001.
3RD MODEL DRAGOON COCHISE COMMEMORATIVE
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, rectangular bolt cuts in cylinder, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, 24Kt. gold-plated backstrap and round trigger guard, 24Kt. gold inlays on barrel, lug, and frame, one-piece...
1847 WALKER NICKEL
- .44 cal. perc., 9 in. barrel, nickel finish, 73 oz. Mfg. 2002 only.
WHITNEYVILLE HARTFORD DRAGOON
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, oval bolt cuts in cylinder, color case hardened 3 screw frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, silver plated grip strap and square back trigger guard, one-piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1996-2002.
3RD MODEL DRAGOON MARINE COMMEMORATIVE
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, rectangular bolt cuts in cylinder, silver plated frame and barrel, 24Kt. gold plated cylinder, loading lever, plunger, wedge, trigger, hammer, backstrap, and square back trigger guard, one-piece walnut grip...
1ST MODEL DRAGOON
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, oval bolt cuts in cylinder, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, square back trigger guard, one-piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1998-2002.
1849 POCKET 150TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD RUSH EDITION
.31 cal., perc., 5 shot, 4 in. barrel, unfluted straight cylinder, color case hardened short frame, 24Kt. gold plated backstrap and round trigger guard, walnut grips, gold-plated cylinder with engraved prospecting scenes, Gold Rush medallio...
1851 NAVY 150TH ANNIVERSARY 1851-2001 COMMEMORATIVE
- .36 cal. perc., 7.5 in. octagon barrel. The 1851 Navy commemorative has the seldom seen round trigger guard, and is hand engraved in a nautical theme with 70% coverage and genuine ivory grips showing a carved fouled anchor. The barrel and...
2ND MODEL DRAGOON
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, rectangular bolt cuts in cylinder, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, square back trigger guard, one-piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1998-2002.
1860 ARMY HEIRLOOM
- .44 cal. perc., made to order Tiffany-style revolver, with creeping-style loading lever, 6 shot 24Kt. gold plated, roll engraved, rebated cylinder, 8-inch round barrel, 100% coverage with L.D. Nimschke style scrollwork, silver and 24Kt. g...
3RD MODEL DRAGOON CIVILIAN MODEL
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, rectangular bolt cuts in cylinder, color case hardened three screw frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, brass backstrap and round trigger guard, one-piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1996-2002.
1861 NAVY GENERAL CUSTER EDITION
- .36 cal. perc., 7.5 in. round barrel, antique silver finish, 70% coverage Nimschke-style vine scroll engraving, carved rosewood stock bearing the eagle and shield. Mfg. 1996-2002.
3rd Model Dragoon Civilian Model (Fluted Cylinder)
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, rectangular bolt cuts in fluted cylinder, color case hardened three screw frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, brass backstrap and round trigger guard, one-piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1996-2002.
3rd Model Dragoon Military Model (Steel Backstrap)
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, rectangular bolt cuts in cylinder, color case four screw hardened frame with cuts in recoil shield for optional detachable shoulder stock, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, blue steel backstrap with notch...
3rd Model Dragoon Military Model (Brass Backstrap)
- .44 cal. perc., 7.5 in. barrel, rectangular bolt cuts in cylinder, color case hardened four screw frame with cuts in recoil shield for optional detachable shoulder stock, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, blue steel backstrap with notch...
1848 BABY DRAGOON
.31 cal., perc., 5 shot, unfluted straight cylinder, 4 in. barrel, color case hardened short frame, no loading lever, silver plated backstrap and squareback trigger guard, walnut grips, 1.5 lbs. Mfg. 1998-2002.
1849 POCKET
- .31 cal. perc., 5 shot, 4 in. barrel, unfluted straight cylinder, color case hardened short frame, silver plated backstrap and round trigger guard, walnut grips, 1.5 lbs. Disc. 2002.
1851 NAVY
- .36 cal. perc., 7.5 in. octagon barrel, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, silver plated backstrap, square trigger guard, one-piece grip, 42 oz. Mfg. 1994-2002.
1851 Navy London Model
- features original London barrel address. Mfg. 1997-2002.
1860 ARMY
.44 cal., perc., 8 in. round blue barrel, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, round brass trigger guard, walnut stock, 2.75 lbs. Five versions were manufactured - one with a roll engraved rebated cylinder, one wit...
1860 Army w/Rebated Cylinder
- Mfg. 1994-2002.
1860 Army w/Fluted Cylinder
- Mfg. 1995-2002.
1860 Army Officer's Model
- fluted cylinder, gold U.S. 1860 and crossed sabers on barrel, gold trigger guard. Mfg. 1995-2002.
1860 Army Gold U.S. Cavalry Model
- gold rebated cylinder with U.S. 1860 and crossed sabers, two gold bands around muzzle, gold-plated backstrap and trigger guard. Mfg. 1996-2002.
1860 Army w/Nickel Finish
- Mfg. 1997-2002.
1861 NAVY
- .36 cal. perc, 7.5 in. round barrel, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, steel backstrap and trigger guard, roll-engraved cylinder and barrel, one-piece walnut grips. 42 oz. Mfg. 1995-2002.
1862 POCKET NAVY
- .36 cal. perc., 5.5 in. octagon barrel, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, silver plated backstrap and round trigger guard, rebated roll engraved cylinder, 25 oz. Mfg. 1996-2002.
1862 POCKET POLICE
- .36 cal. perc., 5.5 inch round barrel with creeping-style loading lever, color case hardened frame, loading lever, plunger, and hammer, 5 shot semi-fluted cylinder, silver plated backstrap and square back trigger guard, 25 oz. Mfg. 1997-2...
1862 TRAPPER MODEL
- .36 cal., perc., 3.5 in. round barrel, color case hardened frame and hammer, silver plated backstrap and trigger guard, no loading lever but supplied with 4.65 in. brass ramrod. Disc. 2002