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CONDITION: Very good. The revolver has a dark untouched patina with scattered pitting. The pitting on the cylinder partially obscures the roll-stamped centaur and horsemen scene. The engraving is clear and the Colt legend on the barrel remains legible. The anchor motifs on the sides of the barrel lug are sharp. The escutcheon plate appears to have been engraved but the inscription has been removed. The grips are in good overall condition with a few minor repairs, traces of the original varnish finish and scattered handling marks. The initials “J.S.” were neatly period cut in the left side of the grip and have wear on top.
The grip shows minimal shrinkage. Mechanically very good. All Paterson Colt revolvers are rare and highly desirable. Paterson Colts with inlaid silver bands or engraving are extremely rare. This revolver has a unique combination of multiple inlaid silver bands, scroll engraving and distinctive anchor motif which almost certainly indicates the revolver was intended by Samuel Colt as a presentation piece for an important patron.
Estimate: 50,000 - 85,000
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