If you are interested in learning more about these guns, i strongly recommend the book colt brevete revolvers by roy marcot and ron. But as authors roy marcot and ron paxton demonstrate, the greater majority were actually licensed by the colt factory. In this video, i take a look at 9 different examples to give you an idea of the wide variety of guns that were made both as licensed copies, illicit unlicensed copies, and legal unlicensed copies made after colt. The brass backstrap is inscribed presented to david k. The colt single action revolver won the west by being the gun of choice on the american frontier, used by everyone from settlers and native americans to lawenforcement officers and outlaws. Armory no doubt if anybody could tell me how much it would be worth that would be great. The cylinder was manfactured opened in the area that covers the spindle. In this video, i take a look at 9 different examples to give you an idea of the wide variety of guns that were made both as licensed copies, illicit unlicensed copies, and legal unlicensed copies made after colts patents expired. An outstanding colt navy that is pictured in several publications to include the book of colt. Elisha collier is probably the bestknown name in flintlock revolvers to the extent that any flintlock revolvers are well known. The 372page hardcover book is impressively illustrated with. The cylinder was manfactured opened in the area that covers. These brevete colt copies are a whole world of interesting collecting by themselves, and one that is ignored by most colt devotees.
Colt new line revolvers are one of the stepchildren of colt collecting, but not when theyre in this condition. Brevete, the belgianfrench word for patent, can be found marked on many licensed and unlicensed antique counterparts and duplications of samuel colt s hartford made percussion revolvers. If you want to see more about us look at youtube and search family guns cannon thieves. During the capandball period of the 1850s, sam colt licensed several european manufacturers to make legal copies of colt revolvers. If you are interested in learning more about these guns, i strongly recommend the book colt brevete revolvers. A very nice antique 19th century engraved colt pocket. It derived its name from being produced in paterson, nj. Colt reacted to this by setting up a licensing fee system and hiring an agent to represent the company at the liege proofhouse in belgium, where it was possible to intercept most of the illegitimate guns. Colt revolvers antique for sale guns international. Also check roy marcotts book colt brevete revolvers. The smaller versions of colts first revolvers are also called baby patersons by collectors and were produced first in.
The authors present a detailed study of licensed, infringement and 19th century copies of colt percussion revolvers. Colt 1851 navy grips folded eagleshield on left panel classic ivorylike reproduction grips ivorylike grips are. It is the successor corporation to colts earlier firearmsmaking efforts, which started in 1836. Those deemed of sufficient quality could pay 10 francs and be stamped colt brevete, rendering them licensed and the manufacturer safe from legal action by colt. The 372page hardcover book is impressively illustrated with hundreds of fullcolor photographs. This book is a comprehensive study of hundreds of mid19th century copies of colts percussion revolvers. Here marcot provides documentary proof from the colt files that european brevete revolvers were not unlicensed copies but in fact were produced with the cooperation of.
Before colt brevete revolvers was published, most collectors have considered brevete revolvers to be illegal copies of colt model 1849 and 1851 revolvers. Arms heritage magazine volume 1, all six issues cornell publications llc. If you would like to explore the story of the colt brevetes in greater detail, obtain a copy of colt brevete revolvers by roy marcot from north cape publications, inc. Wilson in his book colt engraving here we present an antique colt 3rd model dragoon revolver, manufactur. I made a dummy cartridge out of a danish remington rolling block cartridge, just to see what they looked like next to a. Book only the model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols, 3rd edition, by. Colt brevete revolvers by roy marcot from northwood heritage press and north cape publications, inc.
To quote norman flayderman, marcots book will open a new arena of colt collecting. Colt brevete revolvers is a 372 page, hardcover book 12 x 10 in format with hundreds of fullcolor photographs illustrating every aspect of the subject revolvers especially their markings. Fullcolor photos illustrate every aspect, especially markings. Colt brevete revolvers is certain to open a whole new colt collecting field. The americans charged the mexican lines with their colt revolvers blazing. Book is hardcover, 361pages with dust jacket full color. Field uniforms of the indian war army, 1866 to 1871.
A very similar revolver is pictured on page 196 of the book colt brevete revolvers by roy marcot and ron paxton. Colt brevete revolvers by roy marcot mowbray publishing. The number of spurious copies fell and the colt factory revenue rose. Browse all new and used colt revolvers antique for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Bookwire offers the most complete list of books published by northwoodheritagepress with comparison prices of the books you want from all the major online retailers. Colt brevete, pistols historical and antique collectibles. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Excellent, detailed photos provides markings and other details to help identify real colt brevetes. They state that in their multiyear study on colt brevete revolvers only three copies of colt walkers were found. Brevete, the belgianfrench word for patent, can be found marked on many licensed and unlicensed antique counterparts and duplications of samuel colts hartford made percussion revolvers. Wilson on page 143 of the book of colt firearms which also pictures and discusses of a similar revolver by the.
Antique colt dealer and appraiser specializing in revolvers, pistols, rifles and accessories. Otherwise, he would continue his lawsuits and they would see their revolvers confiscated. Books published by northwoodheritagepress bookwire. In this episode, i advise on a colt walker brevete. Colt brevete revolvers roy marcot hardcover this will open up a new area of colt collecting. America and it has a cylinder roll scene was a stage coach hold up the barrel length 5 12 inches and has all matching numbers even the wedge and still functions well and it. Revolvers surface has gray patina with some areas of surface pitting on the metal. The colt 1902 philippine model revolver is a modified version of the colt 1878 double action army or frontier model pistol.
From the worlds finest collection, the 100 most significant colt revolvers are presented in this handsome volume. In fact, as author roy marcot demonstrates, the greater majority were licensed by the colt factory. Colt brevete percussion revolver, belgian copy produced under patent of an 1851 colt navy revolver, cal. Collectors of colt brevete revolvers have been few and far between as the. Until now, most collectors have considered brevete revolvers to be illegal copies, when in fact, the greater majority were licensed by the colt factory. The firm kaiserlichekonigliche privilegierten of innsbruck, austria, was licensed in 1849 for a five year period to produce copies of colts revolvers and long guns.
All revolvers made according to the agreement were to be marked coltbrevete as proof of licensed manufacture. This book is a comprehensive study of hundreds of mid19th century copies of colt s percussion revolvers. Only a thousand revolvers and a small number of the latter are believed to have been produced per r. Buy colt brevete revolvers by roy m marcot online at alibris. It was the first commercial repeating firearm to employ a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. It was the magnum of the era, more powerful than contemporaries like the. Out of stock collecting classic bolt action military rifles by scarlata. I have an original colt walker how much would it sell for.
Colts manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colts patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt. Until now, most collectors have considered brevete revolvers to be illegal copies of colt model 1849 and 1851 revolvers. This is not only exceedingly rare because of only three being known to exist but also because of the cylinder. The family of colt pocket percussion revolvers evolved from the earlier commercial revolvers marketed by the patent arms manufacturing company of paterson, n. Brevetes breechloading folding pinfire pocket pistol. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the. Roy marcot is the author of sharps firearms volume ii deluxe edition, history of remington firearms, colt brevete revolvers deluxe edition and sharps firearms. This book is a valuable addition to the library of any colt revolver collector or, for that matter, any gun collector. Item st 24496 revolver colt brevete, belgium, 1850s summary. Colt brevete revolvers american society of arms collectors. I would never attempt to fire any of the belgian or spanish montenegrin revolvers. Most originated in belgium and were marked colt brevete, which loosely translates to licensed by colt.
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