GUNSMITH CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

GUNSMITH CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 11645. Cal. 38 RF. 7-1/2” oct bbl. The conversion involved facing off the rear of the cylinder and adding a plate containing separate firing pins for each chamber. The cylinder must be removed for loading and unloading. There is no number on the wedge. The loading lever mechanism has been removed and the rear of the bbl ground to new contours. The bbl has been set back slightly. The front sight and some screws are replaced. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with moderate to heavy pitting. Dark patina on the grip straps with some areas of corrosion. Grips are heavily worn with chips missing at the bottom. Mechanically needs new mainspring. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54696 X123 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	828	$862.00	GUNSMITH CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 11645. Cal. 38 RF. 7-1/2” oct bbl. The conversion involved facing off the rear of the cylinder and adding a plate containing separate firing pins for each chamber. The cylinder must be removed for loading and unloading. There is no number on the wedge. The loading lever mechanism has been removed and the rear of the bbl ground to new contours. The bbl has been set back slightly. The front sight and some screws are replaced. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with moderate to heavy pitting. Dark patina on the grip straps with some areas of corrosion. Grips are heavily worn with chips missing at the bottom. Mechanically needs new mainspring. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54696 X123 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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