Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver, No. 5, Holster Model, serial no. 528
Object type: Percussion revolver
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: American, Paterson, New Jersey
Artist: Samuel Colt
Artist bio: American, Hartford, Connecticut 1814–1862
Artist role: Manufacturer
Artist nationality: American
Date: ca. 1838–40
Medium: Steel, silver, ivory
Dimensions: L. 16 3/4 in. (42.55 cm); L. of barrel 12 in. (30.48 cm); Cal. .40 in. (10.2 mm)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Revolvers
Geography:  Paterson  New Jersey   
Credit line: Gift of John E. Parsons, 1955
Accession year: 1955