Offered here is an incredibly scarce, highly desirable museum-grade collection of five matching serial numbered 47% scale miniature Colt cap and ball black powder revolvers, meticulously crafted by the master artisans at A. Uberti in Gardone, Italy. These world-renowned 1:2 scale non-firing miniatures are celebrated globally by collectors for their flawless, jewel-like fidelity to Samuel Colt's original full-sized 19th-century masterworks.
This specific master-set spans the evolutionary lineage of Colt’s most legendary black powder open-top models. Each miniature in the set features intricate, deeply chiseled factory floral scrollwork and scroll engraving across the frames and barrels. The embellishments are gorgeously accented by stunning 24k gold-inlaid accent bands, borders, and motifs highlighting the cylinders and barrel lugs.
Every revolver boasts a deep, brilliant niter-blued finish on the barrels and cylinders, contrasted against beautifully highlighted case-hardened components. Rather than standard walnut, all five pieces are upgraded with premium, smooth imitation ivory presentation grips, establishing a unified aesthetic throughout the set. Most impressively, every single miniature features the exact same matching visible serial number roll-stamped across the frames, barrel assemblies, cylinders, and backstraps.
Included Models:
Colt 1847 Walker Miniature: The largest and most powerful percussion revolver of its era, scaled down with immense presence.
Colt 1848 Dragoon Miniature: Heavy-framed evolution of the Walker, capturing the muscular lines of the classic transition cavalry piece.
Colt 1851 Navy Miniature: The iconic octagonal-barreled .36 caliber favorite of Wild Bill Hickok and casual gunfighters alike.
Colt 1860 Army Miniature: Sleek, flowing, and stream-lined military contract .44 caliber layout with a round barrel and stepped cylinder.
Colt 1861 Navy Miniature: Widely acclaimed by historians as Samuel Colt’s most aesthetically perfect and balanced handgun design.
Display Case & Condition:
The collection is fitted and housed in a custom, heavy walnut presentation display case. The interior features custom-contoured French-style partitions lined with plush, dark chocolate brown velvet velvet to hold each model firmly in place.
Condition: Excellent Overall. The niter-bluing and deep charcoal finishes are virtually 100% intact with only the slightest hints of handling evidence. The action of each miniature is crisp and functions perfectly mechanically just like the full-size originals. The display case is in excellent condition with crisp edges and a clean lining.
An absolutely premier centerpiece acquisition for the high-end miniature firearms enthusiast or serious Colt historical collector.
