Guns International #: 103226081
Seller's Inventory #: 38661
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Guns International #: 103226081
Category - Civil War Pistols
- Colt Revolvers - Antique
COLT Rare 1st Year Production 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Factory Conversion , Caliber .38 COLT/.38 Centerfire
Description: Offered here is a truly rare example of a Richards Mason Colt Factory M-1861 Navy Revolver. The M-1861 Navy is considered by many collectors and Colt aficionados as the pinnacle of Colt percussion handgun development. The easy handing of the Colt M-1851 Navy sized frame, grip and caliber, combined with the sleek lines of the M-1860 Army revolver, resulted in a very attractive handgun. Only 38,843 Colt M-1861 (New Model) Navy revolvers were produced during its production lifespan form 1861 through 1873, making it one of the lesser produced guns in the Colt line. During the mid-to-late 1870s, some Colt altered about 2,200 of these guns to cartridge via the Richards-Mason system. The guns were offered either in .38 Rimfire or .38 Centerfire (.38 Colt). It is serial numbered 4113, and was originally manufactured and sold in 1861. There is a Colt letter on order. Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .38 Manufacturer: COLT Model: 1861 Navy Factory Richards-Mason Conversion Serial Number: 4113 Barrel Length: 7.5 Price: $2,100.00 Shipping: $40.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103226081
Seller's Inventory #: 38661
Guns International #: 103226081
Seller's Inventory #: 38661