GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
VERY FINE AND RARE COLT PATERSON PATENT ARMS LARGE SIZE CAPPER FOR MODEL 1839 RIFLES AND CARBINES.SN: 175. Assembly number 175. All brass capper, approximately 2-1/4″ diameter with the RAMPANT COLT and a Paterson ring lever carbine on the lid over crossed Paterson pistols. Capper is of later design with lid locking post to the left, lock is an extension of nozzle spring. Both lid & body are numbered "175" and it is complete with lanyard ring. Few of these cappers survive today as they were also used for other firearms and being of small size were easily misplaced. This example is in beautiful condition with high relief and strong gilt finish retained in protected areas internally. SIZE: CONDITION: Very fine. Complete and functional with small scratches on reverse. Decorated lid shows excellent detail and stippling, dark mustard colored patina with light wear to highest features. 50412-94 JS (3,000-5,000)