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LOT 3106
Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 3669, 44 RF cal., 7 1/2 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened/silver f Approximately 7,000 of these
revolvers were manufactured circa 1872-1873. It has a German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight at the breech end of the barrel, “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW- YORK U.S. AMERICA-” on top of the barrel, the standard
naval battle scene on the cylinder, “-PAT. JULY. 25. 1871.-/- PAT. JULY. 2. 1872.-” on the left side of the frame, matching
visible serial numbers, and a smooth grip with a high polish varnish finish. A copy of the factory letter states
inish, walnut grips.
this revolver has a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44 Rimfire and blue finish with plated guards
when shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City on July 11, 1874.
CONDITION: Very good with 90% plus of the vibrant original case colors, 70% original blue finish on the
back strap and ejector housing, 20% original silver plating on the trigger guard, and distinct markings and
cylinder scene. The finish on the barrel and cylinder are now a silver-gray. There is a clean line along the bottom
of the barrel lug where it switches abruptly from flaking blue finish to smooth gray. The grip is very good and has most of the original varnish on the sides, the butt once sanded, removing the varnish, small chips at the lower edges, and minor scratches and marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
LOT 3107
Exceptional Colt
Model 1860 Army Richards Cartridge Conversion
Revolver - Serial no. 3591, 44 CF cal., 8 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This is both an attractive and exceptional original example of one of
approximately 9,000 Richards conversion Model 1860 Army revolvers manufactured between 1871-1878 based on designs
by Charles B. Richards, who was also one of the designers of the Colt Single Action Army. These revolvers were manufactured alongside the
Single Action Army and are believed to have seen significant use in the Old West. The revolver has a blue finished barrel, cylinder, and backstrap, casehardened frame and hammer, silver finished trigger guard, and is fitted with a one-piece walnut grip. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped
“-ADDRESS COL. SAMl COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-” in one line. “COLTS/PATENT” marked on the left of the frame. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Texas Navy battle scene and “COLTS PATENT No 591”. Matching full serial number “3591” marked on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and butt. Assembly number “1992” marked on the loading gate and arbor pin. “44 CAL” marked on the left of the trigger guard bow.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus original bright high polish blue finish on the barrel, 40% plus original bright high polish blue finish on the cylinder, and 20% original bright high polish blue finish on the back strap with areas flaking to a smooth gray and brown patina on the balance. 80% plus vivid original case colors remain on the frame and hammer. Traces of original silver visible on the brass trigger guard displaying a bright golden patina. Crisp markings and cylinder scene. The grip is also very fine with most of the original varnish, some crazing and light wear concentrated at the bottom edges, and a few light dents and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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