A RARE .28 PATERSON COLT "FOURTH MODEL ELHERS" POCKET MODEL NO. 1 REVOLVER, NO. 18, CIRCA 1840
A RARE .28 PATERSON COLT "FOURTH MODEL ELHERS" POCKET MODEL NO. 1 REVOLVER, NO. 18, CIRCA 1840

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A RARE .28 PATERSON COLT "FOURTH MODEL ELHERS" POCKET MODEL NO. 1 REVOLVER, NO. 18, CIRCA 1840
Sighted octagonal barrel marked -Patent Arms Paterson N.J. Colt's Pt.-, attached loading lever, round shoulder cylinder with centaur scene, varnished walnut grips, within a modern reproduction Paterson-type case containing an original Colt Paterson ball mold (Rapley #M57), an associated plunger-charger pistol flask (type typical of pepper-box flasks), and associated key and tool
2½ inch (6.4 cm.) barrel
Small traces of original blue in protected areas, grey patina overall, with some scratches, vivid cylinder scene, grips with some wear, one backstrap screw lost, repaired hammer

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