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Accompanying this lot is a letter of documentation from noted Paterson/Walker authority Tom Seymour dated April 3, 1993. It is as follows: To Whom It May Concern: I have carefully examined the 9”“Texas” Colt Paterson, s/n #408, .36 cal. Percussion, 5 shot revolver. #408 appears on various main parts: the end of the barrel lug; frame; turning ring
at base of cylinder pin; cylinder; wedge; and left grip. Much original blue finish remains on the 9” barrel as well as frame and back strap. The butt screw is a possible replacement. The muzzle end of the barrel has apparently been polished down slightly for conservation purposes. The original grips, which show much original varnish finish, have survived in very fine condition with only one minor repair to rear tip of left grip. The base of the left grip is marked “408”. The barrel marking “* Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N.J. - Colt’s Pt. *” is clear and original.
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