Colt Paterson

Serial number 81. Made circa 1837-1838. 40 caliber with a 27” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition as period refinished. The Metal is nice and sharp and all of the cylinder scene remains. The finish is factory quality and is of the period. This gun has a very nice stock with the 4 horse logo on the left hand side. All numbers match. 1^st Model rifles...

Original advertisement for the Colt Paterson Ehlers Model. There is a hand written note on the opposite side that says this is from the 1846 New York City Directory.

Rare Colt Paterson 2nd model rifle. Nice sharp gun with an unusually long barrel. This gun has a 32 1/2” barrel in .44 caliber. The metal has a smooth gray patina. The cylinder scene is still visible. Very hard gun to find and very unusual with the long barrel.

1Serial number 17.  Made circa 1836-1840. 44 caliber with a 32” barrel.  Very nice example! This is a very scarce example with the square back cylinder profile. This gun is pictured in The Paterson Colt Book by R. L. Wilson. Metal has nice sharp edges and clear markings with a light brown and gray patina. Stock is very good as lightly refinished. Action works well. Very Scarce early Colt...