Texas Gun Collectors Association

NO. 1 RING LEVER
PATERSON RIFLE

The No.1 ring trigger models were made in the period 1087 - 1838. These were made in several calibres from .34 up to .44 and had either 8 or 10 shot magazines.  The barrel address on the top flat of their barrels was:
  
<<<-• Colt's Patent >>//<< Patent Arms Man'g. Co., Paterson, N. Jersey.  •->>>
 

Serial Number 187

 24¾” barrel
.36 caliber
round back cylinder
four horse trademark
on stock cheek piece.

NO. 2 RING LEVER
PATERSON RIFLE

Similar to the No.1 Ring Lever Rifle, but in calibres ranging from .425 to .43 and with the barrel address being:

Colt's Pt. >>//<< Patent Arms Man'g. Co., Paterson, N.Jersey -

Serial number 74

27¼” barrel
.44 caliber
square back cylinder
with capper and flask

Serial Number 379

28½” barrel
.38 caliber
center-fire conversion.

Serial Number 487

32” barrel
.44 caliber
round back cylinder
improved with lever
casehardened frame
heavy “bull” barrel.

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