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Lot 65:Rare Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

September 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 65:Rare Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

September 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Desirable Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle

This Colt Paterson Second Ring Lever Rifle was manufactured at Paterson, New Jersey c. 1838-39. 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 type frame correctly without a top strap. This Standard Model rifle has a square-back, eight shot cylinder, two-piece octagon barrel with braised lug and early style wedge with single center screw. Barrel has a dovetail mounted nickel-silver front sight and dovetail mounted fixed rear sight with three-step elevator. The top barrel slat is roll-stamped with the legend: "- PATENT Arms M'g Co. Paterson, N.G.-Colt's Patent-" with "snake and star" terminals at either end reading towards the muzzle. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the hunting centaur scene. The serial number is stamped on the face of the barrel lug and buttplate heel. The rifle has a varnished black walnut stock with cheekpiece and iron crescent buttplate. Samuel Colt manufactured approximately 500 Second Model Ring Lever Rifles at his Paterson, New Jersey factory between 1838 and 1841. These rifles were serial numbered in their own range starting with serial number 1. Surviving example of this historically significant Colt firearm are extremely rare. This rifle is complete with a certificate of appreciation from the Texas Gun Collectors Association indicating it was displayed at "A Gathering of Patersons - 2008".

ConditionFair. The finish has aged to a gray-brown patina on the barrel, frame and cylinder with a darker patina on the ring levers and crescent buttplate. The recoil shield and forward portion of the upper tang has been draw filed to hide an apparent repair. The remaining surfaces of the barrel, frame and cylinder are generally smooth and free from pitting with scattered minor dents and scratches. The front face of the cylinder and percussion nipples show moderate flash pitting. The barrel legend is clear. The cylinder retains 30% of the roll-engraved hunting centaur scene. The refinished stock remains in good overall condition with sharp edges on the cheekpiece and bottom of the stock. Wear is limited to scattered but insignificant handling marks. The trigger guard and upper tang screws are non-factory replacements. This is a solid representative example of a rare and historically significant Colt Paterson Second Model Ring Lever Rifle.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelRing Lever-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 percussion
Barrel27 inch
Finishblue
Stockvarnished walnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3553
Catalog page51
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