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Antique Colt Breech Loading Cartridge Revolver. Rare Type 6. .38 Short Colt Center Fire. With Antique Belt And Holster.
Guns International #: 101708940 Seller's Inventory #: 434
Category: Colt Revolvers - Conversion 1867-1878 - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Boyer
Member Since: 1/2/10
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Boyer
State: Indiana
Zip: 47359
Country: United States
Phone: (765) 728-8049
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 497
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers check, Money orders, Personal checks.
Description:
SOLD...UP DATE.. Binding problem is fixed.... Had a small burr on a couple ratchet teeth on the rear of the cylinder..Colt type 6 Breech Loading Police Pistol to .38 Short Colt Center Fire with antique belt and holster.. A little history here..These are incorrectly called conversions by many.. They were never converted, they were made as cartridge guns from the start at the Colt factory and were made from left over percussion parts. There were 7 types of these revolvers made.. This one is the more rare type 6 with only 4,500 made and about half of that number were made in rim fire.. Also this has the more rare shorter 4 1/2” barrel as most were made with 5 1/2” or 6 1/2” barrels.. It is very interesting to know that at the time of making this model, left over octagon barrels seemed to be out dated by Colt and the public.. So, this model type 6 were made from left over Colt octagon barrels that the factory turned down to round barrels to look more “modern” to the public.. therefor possibly selling more of them.. Yes, they did that back then to !!!! Barrel address were then re stamped with the new two line address ..All this information and lots more are in the book called Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols Written by John D. Breslin, William Q. Pirie and David E. Price.. Outstanding work from these very dedicated men who spent 12 years at the Colt factory doing this research.. DESCRIPTION.. This revolver shows typical frontier use as many of these early cartridge guns did.. S/N 10218 and all matching. The photo of the cylinder S/N is upside down but it is matching.. I missed the rotation on that one.. It is in the Colt .38 Short Center Fire caliber.. Factory original nickel finish with the barrel having about 75%. The cylinder has just traces at the rear in the rebated section. The frame has about 40%.. The cylinder scene has worn down to just traces.. I can see a wagon in one area and a figure in another.. The gun does show some pitting mainly on the cylinder and the frame.. The grips show honest heavy wear to the toes and heels but no cracks or chips and fit very well in the other areas as you can see. Markings are clear and readable.. The S/N on the barrel looks light in the photo but looks just fine in hand with better light.. Full front sight not worn down.. The mechanics are excellent and locks up tight like a new gun. No cylinder movement at all front to rear or side to side wobble.. I have made a brass bushing that is included that fits between the barrel and the cylinder to remover front to rear movement of the cylinder. I have fired hundreds of black powder rounds through this gun since I bought it back in 2008.. Has been in my collection ever since.. It does have a lighter replaced main spring but still pops a primer every time.. Still has the original ejector rod, head and housing.. Many of the ejector rod heads on these revolvers have been snapped of and replaced with homemade devices but this one is amazingly still all original.. One replaced frame screw. The rest of the screws are original and range from some showing some turning marks and others are perfect showing no turning marks and all of them are serviceable as I have had this gun apart for cleaning many times. Rock solid barrel to frame fit.. The barrel does not just fall off when you remove the wedge like most of the worn out Colts will do.. You have to tap the barrel off the frame with a wooden dowel rod through one of the cylinder chambers.. it is still that tight.. The bore shows some light pitting but nothing bad.. No rings or bulges and shows strong rifling.. It shoots much better with the heeled type bullets than the hollow base bullets.. The heeled type bullet was what was used originally in these guns. The antique belt and holster go with this gun.. The gun fits the holster like a glove and you can see the imprints of the gun in the holster.. They have been together for a very long time.. I was lucky enough to find a .38 caliber cartridge belt years ago that matches the holster very well in wear and color as you can see in the photos.... The belt fits in the belt loop on the holster perfectly also.{see photo}.. All the cartridge loops are intact on the belt with no rips or tears.. This ole Colt shows some honest wear but no abuse and makes a very interesting display set.. Sorry for the long detailed description but I wanted to get a little history about these guns in with it.. $25 insured shipping.. A very affordable set here and priced right... Call 765-728-8049 with any questions or more photos.
SOLD
Antique: Yes