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Scarce Factory Engraved Colt Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 19998IE, 38 CF cal., 4 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This attractive Colt revolver features factory floral scroll engraving on the upper rear barrel flats, sides of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The sides of the hammer have the distinctive wolf’s head as well as floral scroll engraving. Clamshell patterns engraved at the top of the backstrap. The top barrel flat is marked with the one-line New York U.S. America address in a scalloped border panel accented with scrollwork at the front, the left of the frame is marked “COLTS/ PATENT,” and the upper left of the trigger guard bow is marked “36 CAL.” The cylinder is roll engraved with the stagecoach hold-up scene and marked “COLTS PATENT/No 9998.” It has a partially plugged lever cut out. The complete matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and butt with “IE” stamped above or below each number. The “I” reportedly designates factory ivory grips, and the “E” designates factory engraving. Note that the grip on the revolver is varnished walnut, but is indeed matching hand numbered in black ink with the partial serial number “9998” inside the grip mortise. The period wedge is unnumbered. Partial serial number “9998” also marked on the cylinder and arbor pin. CONDITION: Fine, retains 30% plus original bright blue finish concentrated on the forward half of the barrel and the stop ring of the cylinder, with 40% plus vivid original case colors concentrated at the edges of the frame and sides of the hammer. Distinct engraving and markings overall. Grip is fine with some light handling marks and some light surface crazing along the otherwise defined bottom edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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Colt Richards-Mason Cartridge Conversion Model 1860 Army Revolver - Serial no. 6387, 44 CF cal., 8 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Approximately 2,100 of these “conversions” were reportedly manufactured circa 1877-1878 using a mixture of remaining Model 1860 Army parts and newly manufactured components. These revolvers were manufactured alongside the Single Action Army and are believed to have seen significant use in the Old West. The serial number is within the separate conversion range and is marked, full and partial, on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight, ejector mounted on the right, and “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” on top. The cylinder has the standard naval battle scene. The frame has 1871 and 1872 patent markings on the left, “44 CAL” marked on the left of the trigger guard and assembly number “526” marked on the loading gate and arbor pin. Modern replacement wedge. CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% period retailer applied original nickel finish with a few areas of light flaking and frosting, a few small patches of light pitting, and mostly clear markings and cylinder scene. Grip is very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with scattered dents concentrated on the right panel and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
cartridge conversion Navy revolvers continued to be used by the U.S. Navy up until their replacement in the 1890s by the Colt Model 1889 double action revolver. The barrel is marked with the one line New York address and has had the loading lever removed, with the holes partially plugged, and an ejector rod with housing added to the right. The Texas Navy battle scene roll engraved cylinder, numbered “59042” to a different gun with partial matching serial number “1332” added below, has been cut as part of the conversion, with a breech plate, loading gate and center fire hammer firing pin added. “PAT.JULY. 25, 1871./PAT. JULY. 2, 1872.” marked on the left of the frame over the original “COLTS/ PATENT/U.S.” markings. Matching full and partial serial number marked on the barrel lug, frame, iron trigger guard, butt, cylinder, loading gate and handwritten in black ink inside the grip mortise. The wedge is unmarked. Inspection initials “R.W.M.(navy anchor).” of U.S. Navy Commander Richard W. Meade marked underneath the barrel, and “USN” marked on the butt (faint). Fitted with a smooth walnut grip. Includes an unmarked period leather slim jim style holster. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% factory refurbished blue finish mostly concentrated on the barrel with some scattered scratches, some patches of light pitting towards the muzzle, and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance of the remaining blued surfaces. Mostly defined cylinder scene. 60% plus vivid factory refurbished case colors remain on the frame. Grip is very good as re-oiled with scattered dents, scratches and general light wear. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is good with scattered age related cracking. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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Scarce Colt Model 1851 U.S. Navy Inspected Centerfire Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Holster - Serial no. 61332, 38 CF cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut grips. Originally manufactured in 1856 and subsequently returned to the Colt factory and converted in the early 1870s to .38 centerfire for U.S. Navy issue. The
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Colt Richards-Mason Cartridge Conversion Model 1861 Navy Revolver - Serial no. 4522, 38 CF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver was manufactured in 1861 and later converted to fire the .38 center fire cartridge. The barrel is marked with the one-line New York address and has had the loading lever removed, holes plugged and an ejector rod (plain head) with housing added to the right side. The Texas Navy battle scene roll engraved cylinder is re-numbered “4522” and has been milled down as part of the conversion, with a breech plate, loading gate (1014) and center fire hammer firing pin added. The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates stamped over “COLTS/PATENT” and the left trigger guard shoulder is marked “36 CAL”. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The barrel, ejector housing and cylinder were finished blue, casehardened frame and hammer, and fitted with a smooth walnut grip. CONDITION: Fine as Factory refinished with 20% blue finish remaining, concentrated mainly in the protected areas with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The non-factory re-numbered cylinder scene is faint and there is a small area of minor pitting. The barrel address is partially visible. The frame shows 60% case colors mixed with a smooth brown patina. The trigger guard and back strap retain 25% silver plating mainly on and around the trigger guard bow and on the top of the back strap. The brass has been polished some time ago and is beginning to age. The grip is also very good with some minor wear and a few small dings on the lower edges, and overall minor handling marks. The action is fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250