February 17-19, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/17/2020
Lot consists of (A) Serial number 61045 Colt Model 1851 Navy-Army converted to a Richards Mason Navy-Navy revolver. with "R.W.M. with anchor" inspection on bottom flat of barrel (Richard W Meade). Marked U.S.N. on butt. Matching numbers found on barrel, frame and trigger guard. Conversion number 1045 found on loading gate and cylinder; wedge is without number. Very scarce conversion. CONDITION, Very good being void of most finish on barrel and backstrap with small amounts of finish in protected areas. Frame retains 20% vivid case colors. Bore is very good and action operates properly. Several frame and grips screws are modern replacements and is missing one rear grip screw. (B) Colt Model 1851 Navy-Navy conversion with Model 1861 barrel shortened to 6 - 1/2". Matching numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. Cylinder is mismatched. Richards Mason Navy-Navy revolver. with "R.W.M. with anchor" inspection on bottom of barrel (Richard W Meade). CONDITION: Fair with most finish worn. Grips are worn and have a carved LG on left side. Action operates inconsistently. A brass shim has been installed between frame and recoil shield for unknown reason. TDW
Barrel Length
(A) 7 - 1/2" (B) 6 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
(Both) .38 Short Colt
Model
(BOTH) 1861 Navy Conversion
Serial Number
(A) 61045 (B) 4568