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COLT MODEL 1860 RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
COLT MODEL 1860 RICHARDS CONVERSION REVOLVER.

Cal. 44 CF. S# 199428. Bbl. shortened to 5 9/16" w/ added lump front sight w/ conversion ejector. Loading lever slot is filled. Six shot rnd. rebated cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Left side of frame is marked "COLTS / PATENT". Conversion ring & loading gate are unnumbered. Bbl., frame, grip straps, spindle & lever have matching numbers. Wedge is unnumbered. Full nickel finish. One piece ivory grips. Est. total of 9,000 produced are converted 1871-1878. CONDITION: 20% remaining nickel finish w/ balance fading to gray. Cyl. retains 40% scene. Muzzle is filed rnd. as associated w/ use by frontier gun fighters & lawmen to keep it from catching leather. Grips are undersize & worn round at butt showing checks & having acquired a yellow color. Functioning action. Pitted bore w/ intact rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20561/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,000.