SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 29535. Cal. 38 CF. Fine factory conversion with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, orig front sight and 1-line address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with the “36 CAL” marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. Factory conversion consists of machining the rear of the cylinder to completely expose its chambers and the addition of a spacer plate with loading gate. Cylinder has the three digits “455” of its orig revolver with the matching last three digits of this revolver stamped below as is normal for these conversions. The rammer slot was plugged during the conversion and an ejector with bull’s eye ejector rod head added. Trigger guard & back strap are silver plated brass containing a 1-pc walnut grip whose back strap channel is too dark to determine any markings. Hammer spring has been lightened. This appears to be one of the civilian model revolvers returned to Colt for conversion. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,200 of these rare revolvers were converted during the mid-1870’s. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered and grip which is probably an old replacement. Overall retains about 75% strong orig factory nickel with a few spots of scattered light pitting. Trigger guard & back strap retain 50-60% orig silver plating, very thin on front & back straps. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting and a couple of spots of deep pitting. 4-36792 JR67 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2177	$0.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 29535. Cal. 38 CF. Fine factory conversion with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, orig front sight and 1-line address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with the “36 CAL” marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. Factory conversion consists of machining the rear of the cylinder to completely expose its chambers and the addition of a spacer plate with loading gate. Cylinder has the three digits “455” of its orig revolver with the matching last three digits of this revolver stamped below as is normal for these conversions. The rammer slot was plugged during the conversion and an ejector with bull’s eye ejector rod head added. Trigger guard & back strap are silver plated brass containing a 1-pc walnut grip whose back strap channel is too dark to determine any markings. Hammer spring has been lightened. This appears to be one of the civilian model revolvers returned to Colt for conversion. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,200 of these rare revolvers were converted during the mid-1870’s. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered and grip which is probably an old replacement. Overall retains about 75% strong orig factory nickel with a few spots of scattered light pitting. Trigger guard & back strap retain 50-60% orig silver plating, very thin on front & back straps. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting and a couple of spots of deep pitting. 4-36792 JR67 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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