Title: Colt Paterson Percussion Revolver, No. 5, Holster Model, serial no. 528
Object type: Percussion revolver
Date: ca. 1838–40
Culture: American, Paterson, New Jersey
Artist:  Samuel Colt 
Artist bio: American, Hartford, Connecticut 1814–1862
Artist nationality: American
Artist role: Manufacturer
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
Credit line: Gift of John E. Parsons, 1955
Geography: Country of Origin Paterson New Jersey  United States      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY