Paterson Revolver

[DUNNOBOB]

Dose an early genuine Paterson 9 inch revolver have a barrel with Gain twist, 4 star nipples, roll engraved cyclinder, and numbered on barrel lug,frame action,and grip frame.This information is needed for my research into fakes.It will be most helpful if a member has a genuine Paterson to come up with the answers to this research

 

[Armybrat]

Did you recently ask this same question on the Colt Forum?

http://www.coltforum.com/forums/colt-percussion-revolvers/105321-colt-paterson.html

You could also email this dealer in Houston, Texas that has several genuine Patersons for sale to ask:

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/colt-5-texas-paterson-c10069/

Or possibly the Colt Collectors Association

http://coltcollectors.com/