RARE COLT #2 BELT MODEL PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE COLT #2 BELT MODEL PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 413. Cal. 31. Fine Belt Model Paterson with straight grip and 4″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and Patent Arms address. It has 5-shot cyl with round shoulder and centaur fight scene. It is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip constructed of two pieces of nicely burled walnut glued together with a butterfly bridge. The SN was noted on rear face of bbl lug, rear face of cyl, side of front strap, inside back strap, bottom right edge of grip, trigger and cyl rotating ring. The wedge is correct for a #2 pistol and bears the number “440”. According to The Paterson Colt Book, Wilson, only about 400 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1837-1840 and only a few of those had rnd shoulder cylinders. They were produced and serial numbered simultaneously with the #3 Belt Model Paterson. Few of these rare revolvers survive today in any form of orig condition and extremely few of those retain any orig finish making this indeed a very rare revolver. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled gray/brown patina with reasonably sharp edges. Frame retains 40-50% thin orig blue mixed with medium patina. Hammer retains smoky case colors mixed with medium patina. Cyl also retains traces of orig blue being mostly a gray brown patina and overall retains about 90% centaur fight scene. Back strap retains orig blue in sheltered areas at the top and stronger blue on butt strap. Grip has a couple of grain checks on right side and overall retains 60-65% strong orig varnish mixed with some dark oil staining. Mechanics are fine, strong shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-41217 JR8 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2252	$0.00	RARE COLT #2 BELT MODEL PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 413. Cal. 31. Fine Belt Model Paterson with straight grip and 4″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and Patent Arms address. It has 5-shot cyl with round shoulder and centaur fight scene. It is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip constructed of two pieces of nicely burled walnut glued together with a butterfly bridge. The SN was noted on rear face of bbl lug, rear face of cyl, side of front strap, inside back strap, bottom right edge of grip, trigger and cyl rotating ring. The wedge is correct for a #2 pistol and bears the number “440”. According to The Paterson Colt Book, Wilson, only about 400 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1837-1840 and only a few of those had rnd shoulder cylinders. They were produced and serial numbered simultaneously with the #3 Belt Model Paterson. Few of these rare revolvers survive today in any form of orig condition and extremely few of those retain any orig finish making this indeed a very rare revolver. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled gray/brown patina with reasonably sharp edges. Frame retains 40-50% thin orig blue mixed with medium patina. Hammer retains smoky case colors mixed with medium patina. Cyl also retains traces of orig blue being mostly a gray brown patina and overall retains about 90% centaur fight scene. Back strap retains orig blue in sheltered areas at the top and stronger blue on butt strap. Grip has a couple of grain checks on right side and overall retains 60-65% strong orig varnish mixed with some dark oil staining. Mechanics are fine, strong shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-41217 JR8 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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