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Colt 1861 Navy “U.S.N.” marked Revolver and converted to .38 centerfire, S/N 4653. Gray to brown p

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Colt 1861 Navy “U.S.N.” marked Revolver and  converted to .38 centerfire, S/N 4653. Gray  to brown p
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Colt 1861 Navy “U.S.N.” marked Revolver and converted to .38 centerfire, S/N 4653. Gray to brown patina finish with some visible color where protected. Minor scattered erosion and light pinprick pitting butgenerally good metal surfaces and markings. 2 line patent date on the frame (1871-72). Matching except cylinder is numbered 3526 (Arsenal mixed at the time of conversion). Other numbers matching with large U.S.N.stamped on the butt. Tight with bright and exceptional bore. The grips are very good with minor loss at right toe and impeccable fit Note: Colt 1851 and ’61 Navies by Robert Jordan Pg 135 mentions new cylinders wereinstalled when converted if percussion cylinder is unserviceable and “No attention was paid to matching the serial numbers”. An above average example of a desirable U.S.N. issue Colt. (Antique) Est.: $2500-$5000