COLT MODEL 1860 RICHARDS-MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1860 RICHARDS-MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF. SN 7159. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, Hartford address with iron trigger guard & backstrap & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has “1871” & “1872” patent dates and “44 CAL” on left shoulder of trigger guard. This is one of approximately 2,100 Richards-Mason conversions produced ca. 1877-78 & is one of the more scarce of all Colt conversions. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered & cylinder pin which bears “127”. Bbl retains a smooth dark brown patina overall with numerous small hammer marks on top & bottom. Cylinder is a blue/brown patina with numerous nicks & scratches & retains traces of Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame & grip frame are a smooth blue/brown patina with dressed frame screws. Grip is sound with gouge on left side & usual handling & use marks showing moderate edge wear & retains about 70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, very strong dark bore. 4-57874 JR251 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	205	$5,175.00	COLT MODEL 1860 RICHARDS-MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF. SN 7159. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, Hartford address with iron trigger guard & backstrap & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has “1871” & “1872” patent dates and “44 CAL” on left shoulder of trigger guard. This is one of approximately 2,100 Richards-Mason conversions produced ca. 1877-78 & is one of the more scarce of all Colt conversions. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered & cylinder pin which bears “127”. Bbl retains a smooth dark brown patina overall with numerous small hammer marks on top & bottom. Cylinder is a blue/brown patina with numerous nicks & scratches & retains traces of Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame & grip frame are a smooth blue/brown patina with dressed frame screws. Grip is sound with gouge on left side & usual handling & use marks showing moderate edge wear & retains about 70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, very strong dark bore. 4-57874 JR251 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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