Chapter 1.7 - Cylinder Engravings, Markings and Marks of Uberti Colt Miniature Revolvers

1.7.1 Cylinder Engravings (percussion revolvers): The cylinder motif on the big Walkers and the Dragoon models is Ormsby's famous roll engraved Ranger and Indian scene incl. the legend W.L.Ormby Sc. N Y.

The 1851 and 1861 Navies and the 1860 Army on the other hand feature the period correct naval engagement scene of the Texas Navy's victory over the Mexican Navy. The latter's roll engraving shows the legends ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843 (Colt 1851, 1860, 1861), PATENT N^o (Colt 1851, 1860, 1861), Engraved by. W.L.Ormsby New York (Colt 1851, 1861) and/or PAT. SEPT. 10th, 1850 (Colt 1851, 1860).

1.7.2 Markings – Top of the Barrel: Most revolvers of the Hunzinger Collection do not have such markings. The following markings were recorded, however.

1.7.2.1 Top of the Barrel - Paterson No. 5 Holster Model: Samuel Colt Texas Paterson

Barrel marking of Paterson #PM6

1.7.2.2 Top of the Barrel – Colt 1847 Walker, Colt 1851 Navy Squareback Triggerguard Hartford Models and London Navies: ADDRESS SAM^L COLT NEW-YORK CITY

Barrel marking of "early" Colt 1851 Navy miniature 

1.7.2.3 Top of the Barrel – Colt 1851 Navy Round Triggerguard Hartford Models: NAVY 51 was found on one miniature.

Unusual not period correct barrel marking of "late" Colt 1851 Navy miniature 

1.7.2.4 Top of the Barrel – Colt 1860 Army 3- and 4-Screw Frames: ADDRESS COL. SAM^L COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA

Barrel marking of Colt 1860 Army miniature

1.7.2.5 Top of the Barrel – Colt 1861 Navy: ADDRESS SAM^L COLT NEW-YORK CITY U.S. AMERICA

1.7.2.6 Top of the Barrel – Colt 1873 SAA New & Old Models: COLT'S PT F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

1.7.3 Markings – Underneath the Barrel: As maker's address complete with the

specialist's mark and/or serial number as applicable. The below markings and combinations of marks could be recorded:

1.7.3.1 Underneath the Barrel - UBERTI FECIT: Earliest production for the Uberti dealer network, assumingly 1982 'til 1985.

1.7.3.2 Underneath the Barrel - No Maker's Address: Assumingly between 1982 through 2000 for the domestic Italian sales.

1.7.3.3 Underneath the Barrel - HEGE/BKA-142 Diamond: Used for the German market HEGE subscription program, assumingly beginning in 1982 but ending by the late 1990s.

1.7.3.4 Underneath the Barrel - A. UBERTI ITALY: Roll stamped assumingly from 1985/86 until 1998.

1.7.3.5 Underneath the Barrel - UBERTI ITALY: Assumingly from 1998 'til 2002.

1.7.3.6 Underneath the Barrel - PASSERI M A. UBERTI ITALY, PASSERI M A. UBERTI ITALY PM, A. UBERTI ITALY PM, PASSERI M A. UBERTI FECIT, M. PASSERI, PASSERI M, PM: Assumingly from 2002 until 2008 (controversial data).

1.7.4 Markings – Right Side of Barrel Lug of Colt Walker Miniatures: Marked US 1947 in two lines above the wedge screw.