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LOT 1247
Colt Richards-
Mason Conversion
Model 1861 Navy Revolver - Serial no.
4522, 38 CF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/
silver finish, walnut grips. This Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver
was manufactured in 1861 and later converted to fire the .38 center fire
cartridge. The barrel is marked with the one-line New York address and has had
the loading lever removed, holes plugged and an ejector rod (plain head) with
housing added to the right side. The Texas Navy battle scene roll engraved cylinder
is re-numbered “4522” and has been milled down as part of the conversion, with a breech plate,
loading gate (1014) and center fire hammer firing pin added. The left side of the frame is marked
with the two-line patent dates stamped over “COLTS/PATENT” and the left trigger guard shoulder
is marked “36 CAL”. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap.
The barrel, ejector housing and cylinder were finished blue, casehardened frame and hammer, and fitted with a smooth walnut grip.
CONDITION: Fine as Factory refinished with 20% blue finish remaining, concentrated mainly in the protected areas with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The non-factory re-numbered cylinder scene is faint and there is a small area of minor pitting. The barrel address is partially visible. The frame shows 60% case colors mixed with a smooth brown patina. The trigger guard and back strap retain 25% silver plating mainly on and around the trigger guard bow and on the top of the back strap. The brass has been polished some time ago and is beginning to age. The grip is also very good with some minor wear and a few small dings on the lower edges, and overall minor handling marks. The action is fine.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 1248
U.S. Navy Colt Richards-
Mason Cartridge Conversion
Model 1851 Navy Revolver - Serial no.
61732, 38 CF cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. The
cartridge conversion Navy revolvers continued
to be used by the U.S. Navy up until their replacement in
the 1890s by the Colt Model 1889 double action revolver. This example correctly falls into the serial number range of U.S. Colt Richards-Mason Model 1851 Revolvers
as established by McDowell in “A Study of Colt Conversions and Other
Percussion Revolvers,” page 232. The barrel is stamped with the New York
address on the top flat and Commander Richard W. Meade conversion
inspector marked “R.W.M.” followed by an anchor on the bottom flat. “U S
N” is stamped on the butt. “COLTS/PATENT/US” and “PAT. JULY. 25, 1871./
PAT. JULY. 2, 1872.” markings are stamped on the left side of the frame. The cylinder has the standard Texas Navy battle scene and has the number “2588.” The loading gate has the number “1332.” Matching full serial numbers are on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap.
CONDITION: Good. The revolver has a mottled brown-gray patina and retains traces of the cylinder scene. Ejector head is a replacement. The grips are also good with a couple chips at the toe, high edge wear and minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1249
Three Colt Bullet Molds - 1) Blued iron ball and conical .44
caliber 1860 Army bullet mold with “COLT’S/
PATENT” marked sprue cutter. 2) Blued iron
ball and conical .44 caliber 1860 Army bullet
mold with “COLT’S/PATENT” marked sprue
cutter. 3) Brass ball and conical .28 caliber
bullet model marked “COLTS/PATENT.”
CONDITION: 1) Very fine, retaining 90%
original blue finish with thinning to brown on
the balance. 2) Very fine, retaining 90% original
blue finish with thinning to brown on the
balance. 3) Fine, with an attractive mellow
aged appearance.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1251
Outstanding and Desirable Marked J. Dixon & Sons Colt London Navy Model Powder Flask - Offered here is an excellent Dixon manufactured powder flask for a Colt London Navy revolver. These bag shape flasks were provided by Colt’s
ondon factory. The top is marked “COLTS NAVY FLASK”
long with the three-line Dixon ddress. The three position harger is marked “4/8,”“5/8”, nd “6/8.” The top and collar
are gilt, the spring is nitre blue, and the body has a red-brown lacquer finish. A lanyard ring is mounted on the base. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus
original lacquer, gilt and nitre blue finishes with a couple very tiny dings on the body. A stellar Colt London Navy powder flask by J. Dixon & Sons. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1250
Exceptional and Rare Colt First Model Navy Powder Flask - Offered here is a powder flask for the early production Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver with square back trigger guard and screw beneath the wedge. The body features a stand of flags (includes a Texas Lone Star flag on the right), cannon, ship anchors, crossed Paterson carbines and a revolver over “COLTS PATENT” in a banner. The design is on one side. The plunger type spout is similar to the design used on Walker and Dragoon flasks and is marked “24 GRS.” Silver top and lacquer finished body. This is the civilian version as it lacks the hanging rings used on the U.S. government purchased pattern.
CONDITION: Very fine, 85% original lacquer remains on the body. A well above average condition Colt powder flask for your square back trigger guard Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver. A must have for the serious Colt collector.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1252
Exceptional Marked J. Dixon & Sons Colt London Pocket Model Powder Flask - This excellent Dixon manufactured powder flask is for a Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver as well
as the Model 1855 .38 and
.31 caliber Roots. The top is marked “COLTS POCKET FLASK” along with the three-line Dixon address. The three position charger is marked “4/8”, “3/8,” and “2/8.” The top and collar
are gilt, the spring is nitre blue, and the body has a red-brown lacquer finish. A lanyard ring
is mounted on the base. These bag shape flasks were provided by Colt’s London factory. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus of
the original
lacquer, gilt
and nitre blue
finishes showing
very minimal
handling marks.
A high condition
accessory to
finish your Colt
Pocket Model
or Root revolver
set.
Estimate:
2,250 - 3,500
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