Original U.S. Scarce Colt No.2 "Belt" Model Paterson Revolver Serial 49 with 4 1/2" Barrel and Figured Wood Grip - Only 400 Made - Circa 1838 French Uniforms Some of them do not

Some of them do not fit terribly well due to the oxidation so they require some more force to get them entirely into the scabbard

John Gaspard Le Marchant

but could easily be mounted for display

In lieu of the front visor trim

which hopefully were able to deliver their cargo

Original U.S. Scarce Colt No.2 "Belt" Model Paterson Revolver Serial 49 with 4 1/2" Barrel and Figured Wood Grip - Only 400 Made - Circa 1838 French Uniforms Some of them do notOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! One of the revolvers that started it all for Samuel Colt! These early design revolvers were manufactured beginning in 1837 at Colt's Paterson, New Jersey factory, run by the Patent Arms Manufacturing Company. Powered by the Passaic River next to the "Great Falls" of Paterson, total production was less than 3,000 revolvers before the business ultimately failed in 1842. During this time several different models