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Approximately 950 Colt Paterson Model 1839 carbines were manufactured, of which 360 were purchased by the U.S. Navy and used in the Mexican-American War.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrel exhibits a smooth brown patina with a crisp Patent Arms legend on the right. The cylinder shows a smooth gray patina with strong markings and mostly visible scenes. The recoil shield retains traces of original blue finish with mottled brown and gray patina on the balance of the remaining iron surfaces. The balance of
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the frame retains mostly dark silvered out patterns of case colors. The stock is also very good with a protective coat of varnish applied, scattered scratches and dings, and some minor cracks behind
the upper and lower tangs. Mechanically excellent. This is a solid example of a highly desirable Colt Paterson Model 1839 carbine with a rare cavalry sling bar! Estimate: 35,000 - 55,000
