SCARCE Antique COLT M1851 Navy RICHARDS-MASON CF Conversion 1870s Revolver 1 of only 1,000 Model 1851 Revolvers Converted

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SCARCE Antique COLT M1851 Navy RICHARDS-MASON CF Conversion 1870s Revolver

1 of only 1,000 Model 1851 Revolvers Converted

Here we present an antique Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with a rare Richards-Mason Conversion. The original percussion revolver was made circa the early 1850s. It was subsequently returned to the Colt factory for the Richards-Mason Conversion circa the mid-1870s, which made it possible to use cartridges, since the Smith & Wesson held Rollin White Patent had run out. This conversion was a good and successful one, but did go head to head against Colt’s own Single Action Army, leading to relatively small numbers of Colt’s older percussion line being converted. The advantage with the conversion was, of course, low cost. It is generally believed that only about 1,000 of the Colt Navy-Navy cartridge conversions were performed on M1851 Navy revolvers, with the balance performed on M1861 Navy revolvers. 

The overall condition is good. Patina throughout. The action is strong. The bore is somewhat reflective, in good condition with nice rifling. The barrel was shortened to present length during the period of use. The loading gate was removed long ago. The grip is solid and shows use. Numbers match. A nice example of a scarce Colt conversion!

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

Barrel is 5-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .38 Colt (centerfire)

Overall condition as seen in photos.  
      
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$2800

#250096
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,800.00
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