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$4,600.00

COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. SN 20019. Made from previously unassembled & unfinished parts with nickel finish, 7-1/2” rnd bbl with case hardened hammer, blued screws & silver plated grip frame. It has nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip. This rare revolver is one of about 1,800 assembled in period of the mid-1870’s. It has the 2-line patent dates on left side of frame and “36 CAL” on left shoulder of triggerguard. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% strong, orig nickel with some light surface wear and a ding or two on bbl. Cyl retains about all of its dull orig nickel and 98-99% Ormsby naval battle scene. Hammer retains most of its brilliant case colors on sides & back edge, thinned on top edge. Frame screws & bbl lug screws retain thin orig niter blue. Grip frame retains about 30-40% orig nickel finish with flaked areas a light brass patina. Grip has small chips at each toe and shows edge wear to varnish and overall retains 93-95% strong, orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30028 JR101 (6,000-10,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007
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