COLT PATERSON REVOLVER

The Colt Patterson Revolver was the first ever repeating pistol patented by Samuel Colt in 1836. Its groundbreaking design was the first to employ a revolving cylinder to cycle through multiple rounds making it the first repeating firearm. This design laid the groundwork for the modern revolver we know today. The pistol got its name from the city of Paterson, New Jersey where it was manufactured. This particular Patterson was in pristine condition and was considered to be the highest quality, surviving Paterson known to still exist. With all these factors working together, it isn’t surprising that Colt Patterson sold for almost 1 million dollars.