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"Approximately twelve carbines were plain, without
roll engraved scenes or concentric circles. These
specimens were made from parts discovered in the Colt
factory by Albert Foster Jr., in about 1910."
- R.L. Wilson, "The Book of Colt Firearms", pg. 49.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as Colt factory built from leftover components. Retains
85% plus brown finish on the barrel with a few patches of minor oxidation visible on
the right towards the muzzle. 95% plus high polish blue finish remains on the cylinder,
recoil shields and upper tang with virtually no firing evidence visible around the cylinder
percussion nipples, some minor finish flaking at the edges of the recoil shields, and
70% plus high polish blue finish on the trigger guard with some flaking to smooth gray
patina on the balance. 95% captivating case colors remain on the lower frame tang with
some scattered minor surface freckling, and strong patterns of case colors showing
on the buttplate. All markings and edges in the metal are sharp. The stock is very fine,
retaining most of the outer varnish finish, with defined Hegeman collection stamps,
some light dents, scratches, a few small minor spots of surface flaking, a small chip
visible in the wood behind the upper tang, a reattached small cracked wood section
visible to the left of the hammer area, a filled in circular section visible on the right of
the wrist, and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. As an absolutely beautiful
example of a factory made Colt Model 1839 Paterson carbine, this “Albert Foster Model”
example would make a fine addition in any Colt collection!
Provenance: The J.R. Hegeman Jr. Collection; The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000