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Lot 17: Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

Rare and Desirable Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 17: Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

Rare and Desirable Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $15,000
Price Realized:
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Rare and Desirable Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Revolving Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 32 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3927
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

This is a rare and highly desirable example of a Colt Paterson Second Model ring lever rifle. Colt manufactured approximately 500 of these rifles between 1838-1841. The rifle has the distinctive ring on the bottom of the frame ahead of the trigger guard to rotate the cylinder and cock the internal hammer, and the Second Model frame correctly without a top strap. This Standard Model rifle has a square-back, 8-shot cylinder, two-piece octagon barrel with braised lug and early style wedge with single center screw. German silver blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. Remarked on top of the barrel "Patent Arms M'g. Co. Paterson, N.J.-Colt's Pt." with star and snake terminals on either side of the address. Matching original serial number "21" marked on the barrel, cylinder, ring lever, on the revolving collar on the cylinder keeper ring and on the keeper ring. Period replacement bone buttplate.

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