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Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver, No. 5, Holster Model, serial no. 940

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Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver, No. 5, Holster Model, serial no. 940

Samuel Colt  (American, 1814–1862)

Date:
ca. 1840
Culture:
American, Paterson, New Jersey
Medium:
Steel, engraved and inlaid with silver; mother-of-pearl
Dimensions:
Length, 14 in. (35.56 cm) Length of barrel, 9 in. (22.86 cm) Caliber, .40 (1.02 cm)
Classification:
Firearms
Credit Line:
Gift of John E. Parsons, 1957
Accession Number:
57.166.1

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 372

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