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Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver, No. 5, Holster Model, serial no. 528

Samuel Colt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a revolver. The revolver faces right. The grip is white with vertical lines on it. The grip is attached to a dark metal piece with two screws. The cylinder has six cylinder holes and a closed back. The barrel is long and dark. The trigger guard is open. The hammer rests on the back of the cylinder. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1838–40
Medium
Steel, silver, ivory
Culture
American, Paterson, New Jersey
Dimensions
598 × 277 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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