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Original RICHARDS Converted COLT 1860 Army Revolver
Guns International #: 100866247 Seller's Inventory #: 21905
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
Original RICHARDS Converted COLT 1860 Army Revolver
Very Rare & Early Predecessor to Colt SAA
Here we present an antique Richards Conversion Colt 1860 Army Revolver, made circa 1871 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Richards Conversion was Colt’s second attempt at designing a suitable cartridge revolver, after the Smith & Wesson held Rollin White Patent expired in 1869, ending the stranglehold that S&W had on the idea of the bored-through cylinder. The first conversion, the Thuer Conversion, was a front-loading idea that was not very effective. Colt employees Charles Richards and William Mason were responsible for the success in being able to convert many of the Civil War surplus 1860 Army Revolvers that Colt still had in inventory. In fact, the number of Richards Conversions is estimated at around 9,000. This was a sizeable number that certainly helped deplete surplus stock for Colt, but overall their production pales in comparison to almost every other Colt line. These designers would go on to design the iconic Colt Single Action Army and win the 1872 U.S. Trials. You can see a bit of the SAA in the Richards Converted and Richards-Mason Converted 1860 Armies.
The cylinder roll engraving on the 1860 Army features a scene from the Battle of Campeche executed by American engraver Waterman Ormsby. The engraving pays homage to Texas in their fight with the Mexican government for independence. During this particular battle, the Mexican Navy wielded two ironclad steamers, while the Texans were armed with a variety of wooden ships, led by Commodore Edwin Moore. The scene also appears on the cylinders of the Colt 1851 and 1861 Navy Revolvers.
This specimen is in fine condition. About 80% of the original nickel plate finish remains. The cylinder scene is very nice and complete. The markings are clear and legible. The numbers match. The original walnut grips show very old use and are solid. The bore is clearly rifled and clean. The action is excellent.
This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Compare to $6000!
Barrel is 5-1/8 inches in length.
Caliber: .44 Colt (centerfire)
Bore is in very good condition. The firing mechanism is functional.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a rare opportunity to own one of the very few surviving Richards Conversion 1860 Army Revolvers.
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$4250
#21905
SOLD
Antique: Yes