GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
LOT OF 2 COLT CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVERS. COLT 1862 POLICE, 61 NAVY 128E, 330 38 RF, 38 RF IVORY 1) Cal. 38 RF. 4 1/2" bbl. Silver finish. Engraved with 1-pc ivory grip. Engraving is of the factory style with full coverage on frame and scroll to muzzle of bbl. Hammer is engraved in a scroll style. 1-pc ivory grip was not removed but fit very well. No. is not visible on bbl but matches on frame, trigger guard, arbor, and backstrap. Cylinder is unnumbered. 2) Cal. 38 RF. 5 1/4" bbl. nickel finish. 1-pc wood grip. Markings standard for this model SN matches on bbl, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. There is a "1" and a letter which appears to be an "N" stamped under the SN on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Cylinder is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very good as refinished. The revolver has been lightly polished overall and totally silver-plated. Engraving remains sharp on frame but is washed out on bbl. Bbl address is barely legible. Other markings are clear. "Certifiable antique elephant ivory" grips are very good with a couple of small chips on forward edge of left side. 2) Poor to good. Revolver retains 20% nickel finish overall with balance a dark brown patina. Bbl has been cut to its present length. Bbl address is legible. Colt''s patent mark on side of frame is legible as is cal. mark on trigger mark. Other numbers are clear. Grips are poor with missing pieces, burn marks and numerous dents and mars. A nice pair of colorful Colt conversions that definitely saw hard service in the Old West. 50019-150 TEP (1,000-2,000)
COLT M 1861 CONV 330 38 RF