RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT MODEL 1860 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT MODEL 1860 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 2722. Cal. 44 Colt CF. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. The Richards conversion ring, loading gate & cyl spindle are all marked “1437”. The brass trigger guard and steel back strap contain an orig Colt 1-pc ivory grip constructed of two slabs of ivory attached to two wooden blocks that are glued together to form the 1-pc grip. The Richards conversion method proved to be more practical for both Colt and the end user than the previous Thuer conversion and ultimately led to the invention of the most practical Single Action Army revolver in 1873, a revolver still in production today. There were approx. 9,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1873-1878. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge & grip which are unnumbered, and the conversion unit as previously noted. Grip is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 60% strong orig nickel and the frame about 95% strong orig nickel. Cyl overall retains 95-96% orig nickel and about 99% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of nickel in sheltered areas with trigger guard mostly a medium mustard patina and the back strap gray metal patina. Wedge spring is broken. Grip has a chipped right toe and numerous age lines but is completely sound showing moderate wear and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-41179 JR22 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2227	$4,887.50	RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT MODEL 1860 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 2722. Cal. 44 Colt CF. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. The Richards conversion ring, loading gate & cyl spindle are all marked “1437”. The brass trigger guard and steel back strap contain an orig Colt 1-pc ivory grip constructed of two slabs of ivory attached to two wooden blocks that are glued together to form the 1-pc grip. The Richards conversion method proved to be more practical for both Colt and the end user than the previous Thuer conversion and ultimately led to the invention of the most practical Single Action Army revolver in 1873, a revolver still in production today. There were approx. 9,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1873-1878. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge & grip which are unnumbered, and the conversion unit as previously noted. Grip is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 60% strong orig nickel and the frame about 95% strong orig nickel. Cyl overall retains 95-96% orig nickel and about 99% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of nickel in sheltered areas with trigger guard mostly a medium mustard patina and the back strap gray metal patina. Wedge spring is broken. Grip has a chipped right toe and numerous age lines but is completely sound showing moderate wear and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-41179 JR22 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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