Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 3rd May 2018

Lot 1223

A 19th Century copy of the Patterson Colt .36 calibre five shot percussion revolver

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A 19th Century copy of the Patterson Colt .36 calibre five shot percussion revolver, octagonal barrel 9 in., cylinder engraved with stagecoach hold-up scene, folding trigger, flared grip, serial number 888 repeated on the major parts; the barrel has been re-bored or lapped out from either end, being smooth with 'steps' visible along its length, suggesting either an attempted remedy for pitting or a later replacement barrel.