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Colt 1851 Navy Conversion to .38 center fire with period home-made holster/matching numbers
Guns International #: 101456735 Seller's Inventory #: 296
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Conversion 1867-1878
Seller's Information
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Seller: cowrustler
Member Since: 9/21/14
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Curran
State: South Dakota
Zip: 57735
Country: United States
Phone: (605) 891-9631
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 16
Total Number of Listings: 295
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: money order
Description:
If you are looking for a classic old west rig from the 1870s, this is it. The 1851 Navy as suffered a bit cosmetically (but at 170 years old, who wouldn't?). There is some pitting, mostly on the barrel. The bore is surprisingly good- probably a 7 or an 8. The safety notch is there but doesn't hold if you pull the trigger. The full cock works fine with tight lock-up. Again, surprisingly, a fair amount of original varnish is still on the grips. The action is strong and smooth. Given some .38 Short Colt cases with soft hollow base bullets and black powder loads, I think this is shootable but get a gunsmith to say so before you shoot it. The main fix needed is to recut the halfcock notch. This a blacksmith conversion obviously probably done on the frontier for a man who needed a gun but had neither the money or the time to wait for a factory conversion. The holster has been with the gun forever and looks it. The leather is still soft and flexible but it probably won't do for concealed carry. No C&R or ffl required for most states. $35 shipping and insurance to your door.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851
Serial Number: 42585
Caliber Info: 36/38
Condition: good
Metal Condition: fair
Wood Condition: very good
Bore Condition: very good
Barrels: 7&1/2
Barrel Type: octagon