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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine condition, appears to be
un-fired and retains 70% of the original high polish blue finish. The blue on the barrel is thin on the sides with light scratches
the balance of metal surfaces are smooth
and the edges are crisp. The barrel legend is
extremely sharp. The cylinder retains nearly
all of the stagecoach scene and has 90% of
the blue finish. The front and rear face of the
cylinder and the percussion nipples show
no trace of flash pitting or firing wear. The
frame and back strap retain 90% plus of the
high polish blue finish; the face of the recoil
shield, top of the frame and the cylinder pin
are in the same excellent condition as the
exterior surfaces. The hammer has 95% of
the original case colors with no flash pitting.
The nicely figured walnut grip is very fine
with some scattered finish flaking. The visible
serial numbers on all components are sharp.
The factory case is fine. The case exterior
The Revolver that Started the Colt Empire
has a few scattered and minor handling and
storage marks, and the interior has some
oil stains and compression marks but no
serious wear. The spare cylinder has some
flash pitting on the percussion nipples and
the front and rear face but retains 100% of
the stagecoach scene and nearly 80% of the
blue finish. The cleaning rod remains very fine. The bullet mold has traces
of blue finish on the blocks and sprue cutter while the wooden handles
show minimal wear. The excellent combination tool retains 90% of the nitre
blue finish. The capper is fine, complete, and original with an attractive, un-polished patina and sharp markings. The rare Paterson combination powder and ball flask is excellent and retains 90% plus original of the bright original gold plated finish with crisp markings and serial numbers. This is a truly extraordinary example of the most desirable of all Colt Paterson firearms - the Texas Paterson revolver. The combination of un-fired condition, rare German silver inlays, and factory case with rare accessories make this one of the finest of all
Paterson revolvers extant.
Provenance: Robert M. Lee Collection and The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 425,000 - 650,000
THIS INCREDIBLY RARE REVOLVER HAS THE CORRECT BREAK IN THE TERMINAL ON THE BARREL LEGEND
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK MAGNIFICENT COLTS, VOL. I BY WILSON
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