Videos tagged with Colt Paterson

This video highlights ten iconic revolvers that are considered essential for collectors and enthusiasts to hold onto. It emphasizes their historical significance, craftsmanship, rarity, and enduring value. Featured models include the Colt Paterson, LeMat, Colt Python, Smith & Wesson Model 29, Colt Walker, Korth Combat, Webley Mk VI, and Colt Single Action Army. The video positions these firearms not just as tools, but as invaluable pieces of history that should never be sold.

This video showcases two rare and highly desirable Paterson Colt revolvers, appealing to advanced Colt collectors. It delves into the historical reasons behind their rarity and the financial struggles that led to the company's bankruptcy. Both featured revolvers are available for purchase through Legacy-Collectibles.com. The description also promotes their Patreon page and "Flak & Fubar" podcast, along with their Instagram account.

This video delves into the history and specifications of the Colt Model 1839 Paterson Revolving Rifle. It highlights the improvements made over the earlier 1837 model, focusing on its increased robustness and power. The description details the rifle's six .525" chambers and significant powder capacity. It also provides context on the limited production run (around 950 units) and its military sales to the US War Department, Republic of Texas, and Rhode Island. Despite its advancements, the 1839 model was not ultimately successful enough to sustain Colt's Paterson factory.

This YouTube video features a 1836 Colt Paterson firearm being loaded, presented with a speculative title about the future of firearms and a nod to potential government bans. The description also includes a humorous remark about having an excuse to own more than one firearm. The video credits @inrangetv and includes hashtags related to self-defense and USCCA. The content leans towards historical firearms and the broader implications of firearm ownership.

This short YouTube video segment, titled "Minute of Mae: Colt Paterson Revolver No.5," offers a glimpse into a larger "Primer" episode. The description encourages viewers to watch the full episode for more content and provides links to support the creators via Patreon, SubscribeStar, or by purchasing merchandise. The focus is on a specific historical firearm, the Colt Paterson Revolver.

This video features a segment from a "Minute of Mae" series, focusing specifically on the Colt Paterson Revolver No.5. It is presented as a snippet from a larger "Primer" episode, encouraging viewers to explore the full content. The description also includes links for supporting the creators through Patreon, SubscribeStar, and purchasing merchandise.

This video explores the Colt 1847 Walker, a powerful military revolver that re-established Colt's reputation after the failure of the Paterson model. The description highlights its significant use in the Mexican-American War and claims it was the most powerful handgun ever militarily issued, a title it held until the .357 Magnum in 1935. The content aims to demonstrate effective usage of the Walker, including minor modifications that enhance historical accuracy and shooting enjoyment for modern reproductions.

This video demonstrates the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It highlights key differences compared to later Colt models, specifically noting that many original Paterson revolvers lacked an attached loading lever. The content is presented by InRange TV and is viewer-supported.

This video explores the early history of Samuel Colt and his groundbreaking innovations in firearm design. It delves into his initial business failures, the alleged inspiration for his revolver from a ship's capstan, and the development of the first Colt revolvers, known as 'Paterson' Colts. The video highlights the challenges faced by these early models, such as cylinder gap issues and awkward loading mechanisms, and details the improvements made in later iterations. The narrative touches upon the financial struggles that led to Colt's bankruptcy and the subsequent production of 'Ehlers Patersons'.

This video explores the intriguing, yet ultimately unsuccessful, design of the Jones Patent pistol mechanism from the mid-nineteenth century. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson delves into why this unique multi-barrel system, developed during a period of significant innovation in repeater pistol technology following the Colt Paterson, failed to gain widespread adoption. The content highlights the broader context of early repeating pistol development and encourages viewers to learn more about arms and armor through the Royal Armouries.

This video explores rare examples of the Colt Paterson Revolver, highlighting its historical significance as "the gun that won the West." It also promotes the channel's Patreon for early access and exclusive content, as well as their "Flak & Fubar" podcast.

This is part two of a series titled "Reprocussion" focusing on the Colt Paterson revolver. The video features Othais and Mae discussing the firearm's history, its operational mechanics, and includes a live-fire demonstration. It also highlights resources for further learning, including books and other YouTube channels dedicated to firearms and history. The content is presented by C&Rsenal, a channel that regularly provides in-depth small arms history.