COLT STANDARD MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

COLT STANDARD MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 452. One of 3,800 conversions made from previously unfinished and unassembled parts with the same method of alteration as the Richards-Mason Model 1860 Army done in the 1870s. It is blue and case colored with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York address with brass cone front sigh and the factory attached ejector rod with plugged rammer slot. It has silver plated brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip crudely carved in block letters on the left side and script on the right side “THE RED DOG”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 80-85% glossy orig blue mixed with flaked patina. There is moderate pitting around the muzzle. Cylinder is cleaned metal color with scattered light pitting, heavier around the front edge and retains about 70% orig Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains 25-30% orig case colors, strong and bright in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, primarily on the sides and rear edge that are moderately faded. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver plating with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grip is fine with moderate edge wear and retains 92-93% orig varnish. Grip is probably from another revolver as they are a little long on the front strap. Wedge spring is missing. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. 4-57550 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	204	$8,050.00	COLT STANDARD MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 452. One of 3,800 conversions made from previously unfinished and unassembled parts with the same method of alteration as the Richards-Mason Model 1860 Army done in the 1870s. It is blue and case colored with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York address with brass cone front sigh and the factory attached ejector rod with plugged rammer slot. It has silver plated brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip crudely carved in block letters on the left side and script on the right side “THE RED DOG”. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. All matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 80-85% glossy orig blue mixed with flaked patina. There is moderate pitting around the muzzle. Cylinder is cleaned metal color with scattered light pitting, heavier around the front edge and retains about 70% orig Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains 25-30% orig case colors, strong and bright in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, primarily on the sides and rear edge that are moderately faded. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver plating with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grip is fine with moderate edge wear and retains 92-93% orig varnish. Grip is probably from another revolver as they are a little long on the front strap. Wedge spring is missing. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. 4-57550 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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