RARE EARLY COLT PATERSON MODEL 1839 CARBINE

RARE EARLY COLT PATERSON MODEL 1839 CARBINE

01-27719 | Cal. 52 | S# 46 

49.5″ overall, standard configuration 32″ hexadecagonal (16-sided) to round smoothbore barrel. “The most practical of all Paterson firearms, the model 1839 carbine posted the simplest of mechanisms, and offered the greatest potential for mayhem to the target at the muzzle end. This efficient machine’s production total was rivaled only by the No. 5 Holster or Texas Model revolvers”: from page 203 Wilson & Levett “Paterson Colt Book”. Marked on right side of barrel lug “Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson N.J.-Colt’s Pt” terminating with “snake and star” motif. This early model is made without loading assembly and rare. Originally browned barrel, remainder of metal blued, varnished walnut stock, 2.5” cylinder with early square shoulders with chamfered chambers, heavy-duty 2-grooved wedge, rear sight is dovetailed fitted notched block, front sight is brass pin. PROVENANCE: Devine Auction 2008, esteemed Norman Greenberg collection. STATUS: ANTIQUE.