RARE COLT 1862 POLICE FACTORY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

RARE COLT 1862 POLICE FACTORY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 1775. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, New York address with colts patent on the left side of the frame with brass grip frame and 1-pc ivory grip. It has blued screws with the factory conversion ejector rod housing and plugged rammer slot. The last three digits of the SN are on the back of the cylinder. The conversion number 1660 is in the loading gate and on the cylinder pin. The name “SILLITO” is on the sides of the front strap under the grip. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains most of its strong bright orig nickel finish and the screws virtually all of their bright blue finish that appears to have been restored. Cylinder retains about 60% orig nickel with a cleaned area and some fine pitting. Frame retains virtually all of a restored finish and the “COLTS PATENT” has been re-rolled. One trigger guard screw is a replacement. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound, slightly shrunken from the frame and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina and may not be orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-57552 JR305 (3,500-5,000)

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
	208	$6,037.00	RARE COLT 1862 POLICE FACTORY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 1775. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, New York address with colts patent on the left side of the frame with brass grip frame and 1-pc ivory grip. It has blued screws with the factory conversion ejector rod housing and plugged rammer slot. The last three digits of the SN are on the back of the cylinder. The conversion number 1660 is in the loading gate and on the cylinder pin. The name “SILLITO” is on the sides of the front strap under the grip. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains most of its strong bright orig nickel finish and the screws virtually all of their bright blue finish that appears to have been restored. Cylinder retains about 60% orig nickel with a cleaned area and some fine pitting. Frame retains virtually all of a restored finish and the “COLTS PATENT” has been re-rolled. One trigger guard screw is a replacement. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound, slightly shrunken from the frame and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina and may not be orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-57552 JR305 (3,500-5,000) 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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