COLT MODEL 1851 CONVERSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1851 CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. SN 3280. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” oct bbl, New York address with 2-line patent dates on left side of frame and “38 CAL” on left front web of triggerguard. It has iron triggerguard & brass backstrap. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of the revolvers assembled by Colt, from previously unused & unassembled parts, of which there were about 3,800 made in the mid-1870’s. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except the wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains 60-70% strong orig nickel plating with losses flaked to a dark patina. Cyl retains about 30% thin nickel and about 70% Ormsby naval battle scene, strong & sharp in about 30%, thinning elsewhere. Grips are much battered and worn having been cleaned and appear to have a replacement panel on right side. Will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-30478 JR86 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	231	$2,702.00	COLT MODEL 1851 CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. SN 3280. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” oct bbl, New York address with 2-line patent dates on left side of frame and “38 CAL” on left front web of triggerguard. It has iron triggerguard & brass backstrap. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of the revolvers assembled by Colt, from previously unused & unassembled parts, of which there were about 3,800 made in the mid-1870’s. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except the wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains 60-70% strong orig nickel plating with losses flaked to a dark patina. Cyl retains about 30% thin nickel and about 70% Ormsby naval battle scene, strong & sharp in about 30%, thinning elsewhere. Grips are much battered and worn having been cleaned and appear to have a replacement panel on right side. Will not hold at half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-30478 JR86 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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