GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
SPLENDID COLT 1860 ARMY RICHARDS MASON CONVERSION REVOLVER THE ANCESTOR OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY. COLT 1860 ARMY CONVERSION 4796 44 Cal. 44. 7-1/2" bbl. This pristine example of the Richards Mason conversion has the 2-line patent dates on the frame .44 caliber marking on the trigger guard and is a 6 notch cylinder as opposed to the scarcer 12 notch cylinder. All SN's matching. The loading gate undoubtedly matched to the number on the frame, but did not disassemble to verify this. Revolver is remarkable in that it retains nearly 100% of its orig bright nickel finish. Most of these saw heavy use on the frontier and were often cut down and later sent down to Mexico. Considering the rarity of a pristine Richards they should be worth more than comparable single actions not less. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: 4796 is in near pristine condition throughout. The bbl retains nearly 100% bright nickel as does ejector rod housing. Cylinder has perfect Naval engagement scene. Frame is pristine with one small peel on right side. Backstrap & trigger guard retain nearly 100% orig Colt factory nickel finish. Screws are very good. Grips with some minor dents on left side retain nearly all their orig bright factory varnish. Bore is excellent and front of cylinder indicates gun has been fired very little if at all. Action is tight as new. A very fine example of this scarce revolver. 53073-15 MRZ (12,500-22,500)