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Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver
Cased Colt Belt Model #2 Paterson revolver with 4.5 inch barrel. Inscribed Paterson pattern wooden case with bullet mold, nipple wrench/pick/loading tool, capper, cleaning rod, spare cylinder, and brass powder/bullet flask.
With letter from seller to Hoffeld describing the
revolver.
Donated by the estate of Will Hoffeld.