Project Description
!!!!!SOLD!!!!! This is a 1/2 scale Colt “Baby” Paterson black powder percussion five shot revolver complete with the original accessories made by the legendary Tom P. Weston of Mexico City, Mexico circa 1946 – 1960. The revolver is 3 1/8″ long overall with a 1 9/16″ octagon barrel of .118 caliber. High polish bright blue finished steel construction. The top of the barrel engraved with the Patent Arms Paterson N.J. Colt’s Pt. barrel address. One piece dark rosewood grip. Fully functional and fireable given the proper caps, powder charge, and lead projectiles. Accessories include a functional three handled bullet mold with sprue cutter, rosewood handles with brass ferules, and casting a single round ball; the functional blue steel combination tool which is a screwdriver, nipple wrench, & main spring vise; & a functional single spout powder flask. All the above cased together in the original mahogany hinged top casing with push button latch. The interior French fit and covered in a dark purple velour. The case lid with a decorative ogee detail on the edges. Excellent condition showing just some minor handling marks, a small blemish on the cylinder at each round cylinder stop, and some thinning & fading to the blue on the left side of the frame. The case exterior shows some very some minor dings & scratches. Very few of these were made. These miniatures are excellent quality with working accessories. This is the first one of these I have been able to offer in several years! Ex Kennith Whichard collection with his inventory description sticker on the bottom. Stock # TP-36. !!!!!SOLD!!!!!
