Model 1839 Colt Paterson Carbine

The mission of the Institute of Military Technology is to Preserve, Educate, and Motivate by collecting and displaying historically significant items to help honor the history and evolution of armament, military armed forces, and the U.S.A.  IMT focuses on ground breaking innovations as well as the technical and mechanical advancements made throughout the history of armament. From muzzle loaders to breech loaders and beyond, weapon design and mechanics can be tracked throughout the collection.