1836 Colt Paterson - Historical Loading Process

Published on July 17, 2023
Duration: 0:56

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.

Quick Summary

Loading the 1836 Colt Paterson involves removing the barrel by dislodging its wedge. The cylinder is set to half-cock, chambers are charged with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and a special arbor tool seats the projectile before capping and reassembly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Disassembly for Loading
  2. 00:11Powder and Ball Loading
  3. 00:30Seating the Projectile
  4. 00:41Capping and Reassembly

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you begin loading the 1836 Colt Paterson?

Loading the Colt Paterson starts with disassembly. You must remove the barrel wedge and then carefully pry the barrel off the frame using a specialized tool.

What tools are needed to load a Colt Paterson historically?

Historically, loading requires a powder flask, a percussion capper, and a unique tool that acts as a ramrod, often integrated with the arbor, to seat the ball.

What is the typical powder charge for a Colt Paterson?

The standard powder charge for the .36 caliber Colt Paterson is approximately 20 grains of black powder.

How is the cylinder prepared for loading on a Colt Paterson?

The revolver is set to half-cock, which allows the cylinder to spin freely, enabling each chamber to be accessed for powder, ball, and cap.

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