Pietta Boxed Pair 1836 Colt Texas Paterson .36 Cal 9″ Cap & Ball Revolvers

SOLD FOR: $2,525.00

LSB# LSB260218HG027, LSB260218HG028

Make: F.LLI Pietta, Made in Italy

Model: 1836 Texas Paterson

Serial#: 3266, 3315

Year of Manufacture: 1990 (AZ Date Code) ATF antique

Caliber: .36 cal cap and ball

Action Type: Cap and Ball, single action revolver, folding trigger

Barrel Length: 9″ Octagon

Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a mortise cone. The rear sight is a notch in the hammer visible when cocked. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth walnut. There is light handling wear. There are light scratches and compression dents. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this set of grips is in Very Good to Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bores. There are a few tiny spots of superficial corrosion in the bores. In this writer’s opinion these bores rate 9/10.

Overall Condition: These revolvers retain about 98% of their original finish. There is light handling and operational wear. There are light scratches scattered throughout. Both revolvers have light “XXX” marked into the bottom of the barrel assemblies. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall these pistols are in Very Good to Excellent condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. 

Box Paperwork and Accessories: Display box

Our Assessment: This boxed pair of F.LLI Pietta 1836 Texas Paterson revolvers represents a modern recreation of one of Samuel Colt’s earliest and most historically significant handgun designs. The original Paterson revolvers, introduced in the 1830s, marked a major step forward in repeating firearm technology, featuring a revolving cylinder and distinctive folding trigger. Though early production saw limited success, the design gained recognition through use in Texas and laid the groundwork for later Colt revolvers. Pietta’s 1990 production captures these early mechanical characteristics while presenting them in a durable stainless steel configuration suited to modern collectors and shooters.

Chambered in .36 caliber cap and ball, these revolvers follow the traditional Paterson pattern with a long 9″ octagonal barrel and simple sighting system, consisting of a mortised front cone and hammer notch rear. The .36 caliber bore reflects the original balance of manageable recoil and practical effectiveness, while the percussion ignition system maintains the mechanical simplicity of early revolver development. The folding trigger remains one of the defining features of the Paterson design, highlighting the compact and innovative nature of Colt’s early work.

Both revolvers present in very good to excellent condition, retaining approximately 98% of their original stainless finish with only light handling wear and scattered scratches. The walnut grips show minor marks but remain structurally sound, and the bores are bright with sharp rifling, showing only minimal superficial corrosion. The actions function correctly, and both revolvers display clear markings, with noted “XXX” marks on the underside of the barrel assemblies. Housed in a display box, this pair offers a cohesive and visually appealing presentation of an early Colt pattern reproduced with modern materials. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF