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LOT 3234
LOT 3231
Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 3694, 38 Colt CF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Refurbished by Colt for the U.S. Navy in the mid-1870s. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. The left side of the frame is marked with the “PAT. JULY.25.1871./PAT.JULY. 2. 1872” patent markings. The cylinder is engraved with the Texas Navy battle scene. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with “36 CAL”. The replacement cylinder is stamped “COLTS PATENT NO. 41882”. The barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap are numbered “3694”, and the loading gate has “1385”. “RIN” is tamped below the serial number at the toe. CONDITION: Fine with 40% factory refurbished case colors, 30% blue on the barrel and loading lever, attractive aged patina on the grip frame, gray and light brown patina on the balance, some mild pitting, a small braised line on the bottom towards the muzzle, and general mild overall wear. The grip is also very good with mild overall wear including numerous dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3232
Nickel Colt 3 1/2 Inch Round Barrel Pocket Navy Conversion Revolver without Ejector - Serial no. 2204, 38 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. This model was manufactured circa 1873 to 1890 and is characterized by a 3 1/2 inch round barrel with the Hartford address, 1871 and 1872 patent dates marked frame, lack of an ejector, and lack of a barrel lug plug as the barrels were specifically manufactured for this model and not altered from percussion model surplus. The cylinder has the stagecoach scene, and the conversion breech plate lacks a loading gate. Barrel wedge is unnumbered. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original nickel plating with scratches at the barrel wedge. The cylinder scene is crisp. The hammer retains 60% original case colors. The grip is excellent with some scattered handling marks and nearly all of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3233
Colt 3 1/2 Inch Round Barrel Pocket Navy Conversion Revolver without Ejector - Serial no. 325632, 38 CF cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This model was manufactured circa 1873 to 1890 and featured a 3 1/2 inch round barrel with the Hartford address, 1871 and 1872 patent dates marked frame, no ejector, and no barrel lug plug as the barrels were specifically manufactured for this model and not altered from percussion model surplus. The cylinder has the stagecoach scene, and the conversion breech plate lacks a loading gate. Barrel wedge is numbered to a different gun. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish on the cylinder with smooth brown patina on the balance. The cylinder scene is crisp. The barrel retains 75% dull refinished blue. The hammer and frame retain 95% vivid original case colors. The grip straps retain 75% original silver plating. The grip is excellent with some scattered handling marks and retaining nearly all original varnish. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 3392, 44 CF cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This example of a Richards Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was originally manufactured in 1861. Total production of Model 1860 Army Richards conversion revolvers is estimated at approximately 9,000. These revolvers were converted by shaving the recoil shield 3/16 of an inch and installing a Richards breech plate with integral notch sight and loading gate. The recoil shield was machined to provide a straight channel for the loading and ejecting of cartridges. Secondly it called for a rebounding firing pin which in turn forced the hammer to be ground flat in order to strike it properly. The barrel then had to be machined to accept the Richards ejector assembly/loading lever channel filler that is secured with a screw on the left side of the barrel lug. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, the rebated cylinder has the standard roll-engraved Texas Navy battle scene and is marked “COLT’S PATENT No.392” The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS/PATENT” and “44 CAL.” is stamped on the upper left rear of the trigger guard bow. The loading gate is numbered “2386”. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and back strap. Fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. CONDITION: Very good plus. The revolver retains 30% original blue finish which is mostly in protected areas with a smooth mottled brown patina on the balance. There is some blood staining on the forward portion of the barrel. The trigger guard has strong age darkened original silver plating in protected areas with an age patina on the balance. The grip is fine with much of the original varnish, a small chip on each toe, some wear and chips on the lower edges, and overall some minor dents and handling marks. The cylinder scene is visible and the markings are clear. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250 LOT 3235 Very Fine Colt Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Ejector - Serial no. 1348, 38 RF cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Around 6,500 of this model were manufactured circa 1873 to 1875 and are characterized by the barrel lug contour, ejector rod, plug in the loading lug area, and New York barrel address. The frame has the “COLTS/PATENT” marking. The rebated cylinder has the stagecoach scene. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% plus bright original blue finish. The cylinder scene is crisp. The hammer and frame retain 90% vivid original case colors. The grip straps retain 70% original silver plating. The grip is fine with a few chips at the toe, compression mark (left side), and most of the original finish remaining. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3236
Scarce Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 1686, 44 CF cal., 8 inch bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is a first Model Colt Richards Conversion Revolver with the rare 12-stop cylinder. The revolver has the characteristic Richards conversion features: (1) modified recoil shield, breech plate with integral rear sight, loading gate, rebounding firing pin, and flat face hammer, (2) barrel modified to accept the Richards ejector assembly, (3) plugged rammer hole with plug secured by a screw in the left side of the barrel lug and (4) cylinder with 12-stops rather than the usual six. The revolver has a blued barrel, ejector, cylinder, and backstrap with casehardened frame, breech plate, loading gate, and hammer; silver plated brass trigger guard. The top of the barrel has Colt’s “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA...” address. “COLTS/PATENT” is stamped in two lines on the left side of the frame and “44 CAL” is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard at the junction of the grip and frame. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Texas Navy scene and “COLTS PATENT”. The full serial number is located on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The partial serial number “686” is stamped on the cylinder. All of the serial numbers match. An assembly number, “430”, is stamped on the breech plate and the loading gate. CONDITION: Very good. The revolver has 30% of the original blue finish. The noticeable blue finish is present on the lower portions of the barrel, barrel lug and ejector rod. There are scattered light dents on both sides of the barrel lug. The rebated portions of the cylinder retains 30% of the blue finish. A small hole has been deliberately punched in the six cylinder stops located above the chamber. The back strap has a blue-gray age patina. The hammer and frame have traces of the faded casehardening. There are traces of the silver plated finish on protected areas of the trigger guard. All of the original markings are sharp. The revarnished grips have been resanded but remains in very good condition. The action is functional but the hammer does not hold at half cock. A scarce example of an early Colt Model 1860 Army Richards conversion revolver with rare 12-stop cylinder.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250 149