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Phillips pointed out that the Carson rifle was a choice and rare specimen, and marked a step forward in the development of firearms. Also noted was the fact that the rifle was for sale. One has to wonder if the Carson story was not a scheme to enhance the price tag.

F.J. Carnes burst into the gun department of the period Field and Stream magazine and expounded on the subject of Colt revolvers. Although the Arms and Ammunition column editor Bob Nichols may not have approved of intruders in his magazine space, he allowed Carnes some ink to clarify a few inaccuracies. Responding to some misinformation spread through previous statements made in the column regarding the earliest of Colt revolvers, Carnes very ably proceeded to set a lot of people straight. Along with the text, Carnes published a photo of his Patterson Colt, as well as a Walker model Dragoon from his own collection. The latter was a well-worn example, with the company number of “D” co. 189. For the sole benefit of the reader, we must presume, Carnes appraised his rare Colt, assigning to it a value of $500. Nickols opined that the topic was an interesting one, and perhaps a bit more devotion to the old guns might induce folks to rummage through their attics and turn up more scarce Colts.