SCARCE CASED RICHARDS CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER.

SN 268. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated, half-fluted with 5 chambers. Firing pin is attached to left side of hammer nose with two rivets. Revolver is manufactured from previously unused percussion parts with a plugged rammer hole and large loading cutout. Conversion plate with loading gate has the assembly number “311” which number is also found on the cyl spindle. This series of revolvers was serial numbered in a separate range from 1 to about 19000 which also included the Pocket Navy series, which was in the majority. These conversion revolvers were extremely popular and continued in service well into the 1870s until supplanted by center fire revolvers. They are extremely rare with high orig finish and even more rare with orig casing. Accompanied by an orig red felt lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and a full 2-pc carton of early U.S. Cartridge Co. 38 Short rimfire ammo. Box has a black & white top label with red lettering and an orange band, printed on the sides “TARGET CARTRIDGES”. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains 98-99% orig finish with crisp glossy blues and brilliant case colors with only very faint sharp edge wear and a couple of minor scratches, with flaking on the ejector housing; silver on front strap & trigger guard is a little thin from handling. Grip is crisp and retains 99%+ orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; appears to be new & unfired. Case has several grain checks in the lid and a couple more in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with light soil and solid partitions; box of cartridges appears to be sealed showing light soil and four broken corners. (WG-013) 4-51097 JR498 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2034

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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	2034	$17,700.00	SCARCE CASED RICHARDS CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. SN 268. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Right side of bbl lug has an attached ejector housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is rebated, half-fluted with 5 chambers. Firing pin is attached to left side of hammer nose with two rivets. Revolver is manufactured from previously unused percussion parts with a plugged rammer hole and large loading cutout. Conversion plate with loading gate has the assembly number “311” which number is also found on the cyl spindle. This series of revolvers was serial numbered in a separate range from 1 to about 19000 which also included the Pocket Navy series, which was in the majority. These conversion revolvers were extremely popular and continued in service well into the 1870s until supplanted by center fire revolvers. They are extremely rare with high orig finish and even more rare with orig casing. Accompanied by an orig red felt lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and a full 2-pc carton of early U.S. Cartridge Co. 38 Short rimfire ammo. Box has a black & white top label with red lettering and an orange band, printed on the sides “TARGET CARTRIDGES”. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains 98-99% orig finish with crisp glossy blues and brilliant case colors with only very faint sharp edge wear and a couple of minor scratches, with flaking on the ejector housing; silver on front strap & trigger guard is a little thin from handling. Grip is crisp and retains 99%+ orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; appears to be new & unfired. Case has several grain checks in the lid and a couple more in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with light soil and solid partitions; box of cartridges appears to be sealed showing light soil and four broken corners. (WG-013) 4-51097 JR498 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2034 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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SCARCE CASED RICHARDS CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER.