America Remembers is proud to be working with Dennis Adler on the America
Remembers Heritage Series, reproducing for the first time special
variations of the legendary Paterson percussion revolvers. Dennis Adler is
a noted firearms historian and author of Colt Blackpowder Reproductions
& Replicas and Metallic Cartridge Conversions – The History of the
Guns and Modern Reproductions. Each revolver in the series is
researched and designed by Dennis Adler, and offered to collectors
exclusively by America Remembers.Now America Remembers introduces a new issue in the
America Remembers Heritage Series – the Paterson Improved Belt Model No. 2
Revolver. This Paterson Belt Model is chambered in .36 caliber, with a
5-inch barrel and Ehlers-style loading lever and backstrap. Inspired by
the Ehlers Improved Model No. 2, as seen in R.L. Wilson’s "The Paterson
Colt Book," the engraving pattern, inlaid silver barrel bands and ivory
grips are based upon original designs. Limited to only 100 examples, each
Paterson is customized and hand-finished by gunsmith R.L. Millington
(featured in the July 2001 issue of Guns & Ammo), hand-engraved and
silver-inlaid by Conrad Anderson (noted for his exceptional engraving and
silver work for the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Happy Trails Children’s
Foundation), fitted with authentic hand-carved shell and checkered motif
ivory grips by Dan Chesiak, and given a high polish Colt blue finish and
brilliant case colors by Doug Turnbull Restoration, Inc. This is a truly
handcrafted presentation pistol executed in the old world traditions by a
team of master craftsmen.
Each Paterson comes in a presentation case of c. 1842
style, crafted by noted Pennsylvania furniture maker Duncan Everhart. Each
Paterson comes in a presentation case of c. 1842 style, crafted by noted
Pennsylvania furniture maker Duncan Everhart. Each presentation case is
constructed from the highest-grade, furniture quality mahogany, and French
fit to cradle the revolver, bullet mold, single nozzle brass plunger
powder flask, and the Paterson combination tool, which are included with
the set.
