Image Lot Price Description




1266
$3,450.00

RARE COLT RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 4593. Cal. 44 RF. This fine original, authentic and complete example of Colt Army revolver made about 1875 in standard configuration. Has fine pair of smooth ivory grips with great patina. Gun retains much of original bright factory blue finish with crisp fine markings. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains about 50% of original bright blue with balance blue/plum. Frame retains much muted case color with balance overall silver/gray. Cylinder retains strong traces of blue finish in protected areas with virtually all of rolled Naval battle scene. Backstrap and trigger guard retain traces of silver plating, there is added lanyard post to bottom of buttstrap and SN has been crudely re-stamped rear of post. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grips are well fit and appear original to this gun. Mechanically gun functions well with bright crisp bore. 49973-148 JS IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1266


Auction: Firearms - March 2016
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