SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 4137. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Frame has 2-line patent dates and “36 CAL” on left shoulder of trigger guard. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with the orig 4-digit number “3961” below which is stamped the matching number to this revolver. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Bottom of bbl is stamped with the inspector initials “R.W.M.” and a small anchor. Buttstrap is unmarked. This revolver is one of the pieces made for the Navy out of previously unused parts with the Richards-Mason style conversion ring that has a loading gate with external spring screwed to the frame. Rear of percussion cyl was machined away leaving the ratchet stub exposed which fits into the conversion plate. According to both Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, Colt produced about 2,200 of these conversions with substantially less than 1/2 that number made from previously unused parts. It is likely that only a very few of these revolvers were produced for the Navy. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain most of a thin restored blue finish; frame retains 25-30% case colors in the most sheltered areas having been cleaned to bright metal; hammer retains strong case colors; cyl retains most of an old restored finish; grip frame is a light to medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate to heavy wear with nicks, dings & scratches and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with one spot of pitting. 4-46510 JR113 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1453	$2,587.50	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 4137. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Frame has 2-line patent dates and “36 CAL” on left shoulder of trigger guard. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with the orig 4-digit number “3961” below which is stamped the matching number to this revolver. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Bottom of bbl is stamped with the inspector initials “R.W.M.” and a small anchor. Buttstrap is unmarked. This revolver is one of the pieces made for the Navy out of previously unused parts with the Richards-Mason style conversion ring that has a loading gate with external spring screwed to the frame. Rear of percussion cyl was machined away leaving the ratchet stub exposed which fits into the conversion plate. According to both Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, Colt produced about 2,200 of these conversions with substantially less than 1/2 that number made from previously unused parts. It is likely that only a very few of these revolvers were produced for the Navy. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl & ejector housing retain most of a thin restored blue finish; frame retains 25-30% case colors in the most sheltered areas having been cleaned to bright metal; hammer retains strong case colors; cyl retains most of an old restored finish; grip frame is a light to medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate to heavy wear with nicks, dings & scratches and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with one spot of pitting. 4-46510 JR113 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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