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3070
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$5,175.00
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SCARCE COLT 3-1/2″ POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.SN 2204. Cal. 38 RF. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address. Left side of frame is marked with “1871” & “1872” patent dates with “36 CAL” on left shoulder of trigger guard. The plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching serial number in backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated with 5 chambers and Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking. Hammer has been modified for the rim fire firing pin, which is secured with two rivets. Trigger and screws are fire blued. There were about 6,000 of these revolvers produced with a new manufactured bbl and the balance from left over, unused percussion parts in two calibers, in the period 1873-1880. This revolver is one from a separate serial range and is not really a conversion but a completely new manufactured revolver. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains about 99% plus crisp orig nickel. Appears to be new and unfired. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and screws most of their orig fire blue, turned a little dull. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-47883 JR243 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3070
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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. |