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

Samuel Colt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black revolver with long barrel and white handle. The revolver has a cylinder with 5 chambers and a hammer. The handle is made of a white material, possibly bone or ivory, and has three screws on one side. A thin metal lever protrudes from right side of the revolver. The background of the image is gray. The revolver is positioned horizontally.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Steel, silver, mother-of-pearl
Culture
American, Paterson, New Jersey
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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