RICHARDS CONVERSION, COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER, ONLY 9,000 MADE 1871-1878
Description:
VERY NICE RICHARDS CONVERSION, COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER, ONLY 9,000 MADE 1871-1878, .44 CENTER FIRE CALIBER, great example of a difficult frontier model to find, 8" barrel with correct "Address Sam Colt New York..." marking and small German silver front sight, all matching numbers (serial number 42XX) on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt and cylinder, still retains some good light cylinder scene, loading gate intact, nice walnut grips that fit beautifully and only have one small area on the center bottom/butt area of dings on the right grip only- minor, overall metal a deep brown patina with mellow brass front strap/trigger guard, exc. action, fine screws, correct ejector type, has some scattered evidence of old rust that was wiped off (not buffed or cleaned) that left some shallow scattered pitting- again to me expected and fairly minor, bore quite bright and should scrub out near exc., needs only the firing pin in the conversion breechplate, correct "44 CAL" marking on the left side of the trigger guard bow, quite scarce and much better than normally encountered, many of these went to Mexico and the Southwest where barrels were often cut down and guns generally saw very hard use and abuse, this one came out of New Mexico.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer:
Colt
Model:
RICHARDS CONVERSION, COLT 1860 ARMY
Serial Number:
4XXX
Caliber Info:
.44 Colt C.F.
Condition:
Fine
Barrels:
8