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Colt 1849 Conversion .38 RF SN: 315360

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Colt 1849 Conversion .38 RF SN: 315360
This is a model 1849 Pocket revolver factory converted to .38 RF, manufactured in 1869 and later one of approximately 6,500 converted c. 1873-1875. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address, two line conversion patents "-Pat, July 26, 187-,& -Pat. July 2, 1872-" " marked on the left of the frame, "36 CAL" on the left of the trigger guard, and the stagecoach hold up scene roll engraved on the cylinder. (very feint) Matching visible serial numbers including "5360" partial number on the cylinder. Modified RF hammer, & recoil shield with loading gate. Finish has turned a molted gray/brown patina, action works well, grips are good/sound with minor scratches, have been varnished, brass grip strap has brown discoloration, the bore is fair, strong rifling, light pitting, and the wedge is broken.
NRA Condition-Good. Antique Firearm.