GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
EXTREMELY RARE DELUXE COPY OF THE COLT PATERSON REVOLVER BY BELGIAN GUNSMITH TOUSSAINT JOSEPH LHOIST.T. J. LHOISTPATERSON BREVNSN.36 CALCal. 36. 6-3/4" octagon bbl, raised steel bead front sight. 6-shot rnd cylinder which is near-fully engraved. Frame back strap and butt are beautifully scroll engraved. 2-pc fancy walnut grips. Folding trigger, just like Colt''s Paterson Revolver, other features similar to the Paterson include the shape of the bbl, the bbl lug and wedge, and the fact that both this gun and the Paterson lack an attached rammer. Maker''s name stamped in panel on right bbl lug. CONDITION: Good as found. All metal surfaces have toned and retain scattered light salt and pepper pitting throughout. Engraving on cylinder is lightly worn. Grips are very good and sound with minor losses at butt. A very interesting early Colt Paterson copy with wonderful and tasteful engraving. 50125-2 JSL115 (4,000-6,500)