electricfactory
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The apostrophe in COLT'S PATENT is a hoot!
In my opinion this is an amalgamation of parts- one frame from A, one barrel from B, a hammer from C etc.
In my opinion this is an amalgamation of parts- one frame from A, one barrel from B, a hammer from C etc.
All good points made above!
May I add one more observation of its fraudulence?
Look at the "COLT'S PATENT" on the left side of the frame in photo #8 and below:
1. The "P" is crooked in relation to the other letters.
2. Around each letter there is a halo as if each was individually stamped.
3. While Colt revolvers had lots of variation in their markings, I do not remember seeing an apostrophe on his "COLTS PATENT."
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This is a documented 1st gen. 1849 pocket:
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Note the smooth metal around the frame marking, the alignment of the letters and the lack of an apostrophe.
If anyone has a 1st or 2nd Gen. Colt with a "COLT ' S PATENT" instead of "COLTS PATENT," please let us know!
The seller also does not show the barrel address. Maybe it is not very well done?