SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 196853. Cal. 44 Colt. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, slightly altered German silver front sight and 1-line New York address. Right side of bbl lug has attached ejector housing and rod with checkered ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked 44 cal. Cyl is rebated with usual six chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain an unmarked, replacement 1-pc walnut grip. The assembly number on the loading gate is 1310 which number is also found on the cyl spindle. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there was a total of 9,000 of these revolvers produced in several variations in the period 1873-1878. This was Colts first truly successful big bore cartridge revolver and became very popular on the American frontier, usually having seen very hard service and are very rarely found with any orig finish. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge and grip, as noted above. Bbl retains 40-50% orig blue with the loss areas a grey patina; frame retains 25-30% faded case colors with the balance a grey patina; hammer retains dark case colors; cyl is a grey brown patina and shows about 75% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking; trigger guard is slightly battered around the front screw, otherwise retains traces of orig silver being mostly a bright yellow patina. Backstrap & buttstrap retain traces of orig blue with the balance a grey patina. Grip, probably a period of use replacement, shows heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-55046 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1319

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1319	$5,405.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 196853. Cal. 44 Colt. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, slightly altered German silver front sight and 1-line New York address. Right side of bbl lug has attached ejector housing and rod with checkered ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked 44 cal. Cyl is rebated with usual six chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain an unmarked, replacement 1-pc walnut grip. The assembly number on the loading gate is 1310 which number is also found on the cyl spindle. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there was a total of 9,000 of these revolvers produced in several variations in the period 1873-1878. This was Colts first truly successful big bore cartridge revolver and became very popular on the American frontier, usually having seen very hard service and are very rarely found with any orig finish. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge and grip, as noted above. Bbl retains 40-50% orig blue with the loss areas a grey patina; frame retains 25-30% faded case colors with the balance a grey patina; hammer retains dark case colors; cyl is a grey brown patina and shows about 75% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking; trigger guard is slightly battered around the front screw, otherwise retains traces of orig silver being mostly a bright yellow patina. Backstrap & buttstrap retain traces of orig blue with the balance a grey patina. Grip, probably a period of use replacement, shows heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-55046 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1319 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.