WILLIAM MASON PATENT MODEL, PROTOTYPE OR TOOL ROOM SAMPLE FOR THE 51 NAVY CONVERSION.

Revised: 2/20/2007

WILLIAM MASON PATENT MODEL, PROTOTYPE OR TOOL ROOM SAMPLE FOR THE 51 NAVY CONVERSION. Cal. 38 CF. NSN. Blue & case color with orig 5” oct bbl, brass pin front sight with 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes at each end. It has an unnumbered 6-shot cyl with Ormsby naval battle scene, having had the rear end machined away for metallic cartridges. It has the Richards style conversion ring with floating firing pin and integral rear sight with a self-contained, internal spring loading gate. It has brass triggerguard & backstrap with beautiful burl walnut 1-pc grip. Backstrap is professionally inscribed “Wm MASON INVENTOR, HARTFORD C,T,”. Bbl has an attached ejector rod housing with the half moon shaped ejector rod head that has a checkered face. The rammer attaching slot and rammer hole have been beautifully plugged. The only markings or numbers on entire revolver are as previously noted, the bbl address. It is apparent that Mr. Mason used new & previously unassembled parts for this patent model. As is well known, William Mason was a prolific genius inventor and designer for Colt & other firearms manufacturers. He not only designed this conversion but was instrumental in a number of other important designs & alterations for Colt over his career. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, unfired. Bbl retains about 50% glossy orig blue with balance having flaked to a medium patina with some very fine pitting. Cyl retains about 30% orig blue and about 95% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, somewhat faded & dark with brilliant colors in sheltered areas. Left recoil shield has an area of moderate rust with some fine scattered pinpoint rust. Grip frame is crisp and sharp without any plating and never had any. Grip has a few light nicks & scratches and retains a smooth oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30873 JR156 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	228	$18,400.00	Revised: 2/20/2007 WILLIAM MASON PATENT MODEL, PROTOTYPE OR TOOL ROOM SAMPLE FOR THE 51 NAVY CONVERSION. Cal. 38 CF. NSN. Blue & case color with orig 5” oct bbl, brass pin front sight with 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes at each end. It has an unnumbered 6-shot cyl with Ormsby naval battle scene, having had the rear end machined away for metallic cartridges. It has the Richards style conversion ring with floating firing pin and integral rear sight with a self-contained, internal spring loading gate. It has brass triggerguard & backstrap with beautiful burl walnut 1-pc grip. Backstrap is professionally inscribed “Wm MASON INVENTOR, HARTFORD C,T,”. Bbl has an attached ejector rod housing with the half moon shaped ejector rod head that has a checkered face. The rammer attaching slot and rammer hole have been beautifully plugged. The only markings or numbers on entire revolver are as previously noted, the bbl address. It is apparent that Mr. Mason used new & previously unassembled parts for this patent model. As is well known, William Mason was a prolific genius inventor and designer for Colt & other firearms manufacturers. He not only designed this conversion but was instrumental in a number of other important designs & alterations for Colt over his career. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, unfired. Bbl retains about 50% glossy orig blue with balance having flaked to a medium patina with some very fine pitting. Cyl retains about 30% orig blue and about 95% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, somewhat faded & dark with brilliant colors in sheltered areas. Left recoil shield has an area of moderate rust with some fine scattered pinpoint rust. Grip frame is crisp and sharp without any plating and never had any. Grip has a few light nicks & scratches and retains a smooth oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-30873 JR156 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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