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Seller's Inventory #: 20570

Category - Colt Revolvers - Navy - Civil War Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Navy
Civil War Revolvers

Antique COLT Model 1861 NAVY RICHARDS-MASON Conversion .38 Caliber REVOLVER SCARCE 1 of 2,200 Manufactured!

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Antique COLT Model 1861 NAVY RICHARDS-MASON Conversion .38 Caliber REVOLVER

SCARCE 1 of 2,200 Manufactured!

Here we present an antique Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver, manufactured in the mid-1870s. Only around 2,200 of these revolvers were manufactured around the mid-1870s as cartridge revolvers using percussion parts on hand and newly fabricated cartridge revolver components. They are generally numbered in the 100-3300 range like this revolver. It has a blade front sight and a hammer notch rear sight. The one-line New York barrel address and naval battle cylinder scene are worn. The two-line 1871 and 1872 patents on the left side of the frame are legible.

The introduction of the 1861 Navy was simply an update to the very successful 1851 Navy, with the primary differences being the round barrel instead of octagonal, and the addition of the creeping style of loading lever. These updates made for a sleek package that very much resembled Colt’s crowning achievement, the 1860 Army. The 1861 Navy still retained its .36 caliber, making this the preferred firearm for many not wanting to step up to a .44 like the Army, while still sharing most of its dimensions.
The Colt 1861 Navy was formally adopted by the Union government and was used by both the Army and the Navy. Many of those sold to the military were never martially inspected or marked. Of course, there was a healthy commercial market for these during the war, and many soldiers privately purchased these revolvers as well. In a slightly smaller and lighter package than its 1860 Army big brother, many soldiers and cavalry preferred the Navy in .36 caliber.  Of course, these weapons continued to be used well after the Civil War, especially during Westward Expansion.

The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is semi-bright. The finish has faded to a light gray patina. “CC” is stamped on the frame inside of the hammer. The serial number is “2586” and all numbers match. Here we have an excellent example of a Richardson-Mason Conversion Revolver! A truly interesting evolutionary link between Colt’s percussion revolvers and the purpose-built from the ground up cartridge revolvers such as the Model 1873 Single Action Army!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .38 Short Centerfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1950

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Antique: Yes