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COLT U.S. MODEL 1851 NAVY-NAVY "FACTORY CONVERSION" "NRA EXCELLENT GRADE" .38 CF.
Guns International #: 101512765 Seller's Inventory #: COLT U.S. NAVY CONVERSION#59034 -SOLD!
Category: Colt Revolvers - Conversion 1867-1878 - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Antique Weapons
Member Since: 2/8/11
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 267-7011
Fax: (541) 267-7011
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 399
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: U.S.P.S M.O. or Bank Cashiers Chk. Personal Check with hold
Description:
Colt Model 1851 "Navy/Navy" revolver manufactured in 1856 and subsequently converted to chamber the .38 centerfire cartridge by Colt between 1873 and 1876. 7.5" barrel with an excellent bore! Approximately 1,000 Model 1851 percussion revolvers were altered to cartridge configuration by Colt for the Navy using the Richards-Mason conversion. This Third Model Navy revolver has the distinctive blued steel trigger guard and back strap found on "Model 1851 "Navy/Navy" revolvers. The right side of the barrel has a Mason type ejector housing with round tip and concentric rings on the ejector head. The loading lever channel on the barrel has been filled but the loading lever plunger hole is open. The frame is fitted with a loading gate with external spring and screw and a Richards Type III conversion ring. The percussion cylinder has been altered by removing the percussion nipples and boring the chambers to accept .38 caliber metallic cartridges. The hammer has been altered to accept a center-fire firing pin. The barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap are stamped with the serial number, "59034". The cylinder serial number, "89690 ", correctly, does not match the serial numbers of the other components. The last 4 digits of the serial number "9034" are stamped below this. Grip channel has "9034" penciled in it. Has the un-marked conversion style "wedge" without a spring. The conversion ring assembly number "70" is stamped on the back of the loading gate. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the legend "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY-" reading from the breech to the bore (the opposite of the typical Model 1851 address). The left side of the frame has the original "COLTS/PATENT"/"U.S." marking with the Colt, two-line 1871 and 1872 patent dates. The butt is stamped with a "U*S*N*" property mark above the original Navy inspector's initials "G*W*R*." (Commander George W. Rodgers). The barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap have a military blue finish and the frame, hammer and loading gate are color casehardened. The one-piece walnut grip has an oil finish.
This Revolver is in Excellent condition with 95% of the original blue and 90% vivid casehardened finish. The cylinder retains more than 90% of the blue finish and all of the roll-engraved Texas Navy battle scene , with engagement date ,remains intact. 90% of the blue finish on the trigger guard and back strap remain! The frame, conversion ring, loading gate and hammer retain 90% of the color casehardened finish with vivid case colors. The frame screws are in excellent condition and retain most of the niter blue finish. The grip is excellent with nearly all of the original oil finish; the grip shows minimal handling wear. All of the markings and serial numbers are crisp. Mechanics are Excellent! This is an exceptional example of a Colt Richards-Mason cartridge conversion of a Model 1851 "Navy/Navy" revolver. Buyer pays $20.00 shipping to lower 48 states. I accept USPS Money Orders or Bank Cashier's Check. Will accept Personal Check, with shipping hold. 3% Credit Card Fee! Three day, non-firing, non-disassembly, inspection period. If returned, for any reason, full refund, less shipping. Layaway Available! One third down, balance on or before end of 90 days. Other reasonable options considered. ANTIQUE!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1851 NAVY CONVERSION
Serial Number: SERIAL #59034
Barrel Length: 7.5
Bore: 7.5
Chambers: SIX
Ejectors: BARREL ROD
Condition: VERY FINE
Metal Condition: VERY FINE
Wood Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: VERY FINE
Barrels: ONE
Barrel Type: OCTAGON
Action: SINGLE ACTION
Triggers: ONE
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: BLUED &PATINA/CASE HARDENED
Sights: BARREL
Manufacture Date: 1856
Engraving: CYLINDER SCENE