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RARE Antique COLT PATERSON Model 1839 REVOLVING CARBINE Serial # “39” 1 of 950 Made by PATENT ARMS MFG. CO.
Guns International #: 103637332 Seller's Inventory #: 259341
Category: Colt Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
RARE Antique COLT PATERSON Model 1839 REVOLVING CARBINE
Serial # “39” 1 of 950 Made by PATENT ARMS MFG. CO.
Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Colt Paterson Model 1839 Revolving Rifle, manufactured by the Patent Arms Manufacturing Company circa 1838 with a production run between 1838 and 1841 in Paterson, New Jersey with a serial number of “39”. Produced alongside the Colt second model ring lever rifle, which was preceded by the first model ring lever rifle, Samuel Colt's first manufactured firearm, the Model 1839 was the most popular longarm of the Patent Arms period. Reportedly, less than 950 of Samuel Colt's Model 1839 Paterson revolving carbines were manufactured at the Patent Arms Manufacturing Co.'s Paterson, New Jersey factory c. 1838-1841. The War Department purchased a reported 360, with 300 issued for U.S. Navy service and 60 for use with the Dragoons of the U.S. Army, and the State of Texas purchased 300, with 180 going to the Navy and 120 to the Texas Rangers and the Texas Army, with the State of Rhode Island purchasing 46 more, which leaves fewer than 250 of the total production to have found their way to the civilian markets.
In 1841, Captain Edwin Vose Sumner conducted field trials with the Colt model 1839 carbine and the Jenks carbine at Carlisle Barracks in Pennsylvania. Sumner's early tests of the two carbines led him to favor the Jenks, which he found to be “twelve rounds quicker than the Colt's carbines”. Ultimately, Sumner found the Colt model 1839 carbine to be inadequate for military service. Over time, it was found that the cylinders of the Colt carbine began to corrode due in part to material issues. This caused small holes to develop between the chambers that enabled chain fires to occur. Despite the model 1839's improvements in operation over Colt's ring lever rifles and high regard by Samuel Colt, the carbine failed to fulfill Colt's expectations. In addition to some of the aforementioned quality control problems, the carbine's high price proved undesirable for many consumers leading to fewer sales than expected. The model 1839 carbine most likely saw action with the United States Marine Corps during the Mexican–American War.
Although the 24-inch barrel length is most common, 28-inch and 32-inch were produced.
The overall condition is very good. Refinished. There is a repair around the cap trap on the underside of the stock. A hairline crack is found in the stock where the wrist meets the frame on the right side. Numbers match on the hammer, barrel, cylinder. Excellent action. The bore has dimmed with serviceable rifling. The number “39” is found on the rear of the cylinder and face of the barrel. A “9” appears to be present on the cylinder ring.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32 inches.
Caliber: .525 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$25,000
#259341
SOLD
Antique: Yes