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reproductions ofPaterson
onlyaportionhavespanned
modelsSamuelofthevarious
between 1837 Coltcreated
and1842.
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andColtBlackpowderArms.
Four different Paterson revolvers
were made between 1837 and 1842,
along with some model variations
and improve-
ments, beginning
with the No. 1 or Pocket
Model, also known as the Baby
Paterson. This was followed by the
No. 2 Pocket Model, the larger No.
3 Belt Model and the No. 5 Holster
Model, more popularly known
today as the Texas Paterson. Each
was progressively larger in size and
caliber but shared a similarity that
was distinctive to Colt’s original
design. After the bankruptcy, guns
sold by John Ehlers were built using
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By DENNIS ADLER
