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LOT 3139
Scarce Colt Model 1871-
72 Open Top Revolver -
Serial no. 2570, 44 RF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut
grips. An estimated 7,000 Colt “Open Top” revolvers were manufactured in 1872-
73. They are the ancestors of the Colt percussion and conversion revolvers and the direct predecessors of the
famous Colt Single Action Army revolvers. Many of these scarce revolvers saw very hard use. The top of the
barrel has the one-line New York address, the cylinder has the naval battle scene, and the frame has the two-
line patent dates marking. Matching full serial numbers are stamped on the frame, barrel, both grip straps and cylinder.
CONDITION: Fine. The revolver retains 70% of the period retailer applied nickel plating with the balance a smooth gray patina. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The reoiled grip is very good with high edge wear, filled blemishes visible on the bottom and some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3140
Highly Attractive Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver with Relief Carved Eagle Grip - Serial no. 348, 38 CF cal., 7 1/2 inch
round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. This attractive post-Civil War Colt conversion
revolver was manufactured in the mid-1870s within the separate 100-3300 serial number range. These revolvers are very rare with an estimated total production of just 2,200. They are particularly difficult to acquire in high condition. The barrel has a blade front
sight, and the top is roll-stamped “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-.” The left side of the frame is stamped with the
original percussion era “COLTS/PATENT” marking, and “36 CAL” is stamped on the left shoulder of the trigger guard. The cylinder has the classic Naval Battle of Campeche roll scene. Matching serial numbers are visible on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, and
cylinder. “1N” is stamped below the frame, trigger guard and back strap serial numbers. The loading gate has the assembly number “771.” The revolver has a full
nickel finish and wears a set of grips featuring a wonderful relief carved U.S. eagle/shield on the left side.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original nickel plating with some loss on the cylinder, recoil shield and loading gate, otherwise some scattered high edge wear and handling marks. Nearly all of the cylinder scene remains. The grip is very fine with a repair on the lower left side, typical age lines, highly attractive color, and crisp relief carved eagle. Firing pin is absent. Mechanically excellent. A standout Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason conversion revolver with equally impressive relief carved eagle grip.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3141
Very Fine Colt Model 1862 Police Cartridge Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 1738, 38 CF cal., 5 1/2
inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Around 6,500 Model 1862 Police and Pocket Navy revolvers were assembled by Colt c. 1873-1875 using a combination of available percussion revolver components and newly manufactured
parts in .38 rimfire and .38 centerfire. They are equipped with ejectors and loading gates. The barrel’s loading lever slot was filled, and the ejector is fitted along the right side. A recoil plate and centerfire hammer were fitted to the frame. The markings remain typical of the ‘62 Police. The loading gate has assembly number “1862” (coincidentally the year of the model). The back of the cylinder has “2” inverted along with a “3” and “39.”“1738” is on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and butt.
CONDITION: Very fine. Aside from a strip of plating loss down the back strap, 90% plus of the original nickel plating remains. The revolver has mild dings and scratches and fairly minor overall wear. The grip is also very fine and has attractive natural color and grain, mild age cracks visible at the butt, and mild handling wear. Mechanically fine. This is definitely a very solid and attractive Colt Model 1862 Police revolver in desirable .38 centerfire.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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