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Guns International #: 102150232
Seller's Inventory #: 217404
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Guns International #: 102150232
Category - Civil War Revolvers
- Colt Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
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Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique COLT M1860 ARMY RICHARDS Conversion .44 Caliber Centerfire REVOLVER SCARCE 1 of 9,000 Converted!
Description: Antique COLT M1860 ARMY RICHARDS Conversion .44 Caliber Centerfire REVOLVER SCARCE 1 of 9,000 Converted! Here we present an antique Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver, manufactured in 1860 and converted sometime between 1871-78. Charles B. Richards was an engineer who worked for the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Company and was awarded a patent for converting Colt percussion models to breech loading cartridge revolvers. After the onset of the American Civil War, Richards eventually became Superintendent of Engineering at the Colt factory in Hartford, Connecticut. Richards' first major post-Civil War design was Colt's second attempt at metallic cartridge conversion known as the "Richards Conversion". Colt's revolvers to this point had been black powder percussion pistols. However, the US Army wanted a revolver that held metallic cartridges, which Colt could not produce because the Rollin White patent was still held by rival Smith & Wesson. Colt's only solution would be to bore through the rear of their cylinders and devise a new method of ignition and case extraction. The Richards Conversion was performed on the Colt 1860 Army revolver. The caliber was .44 Colt and the loading lever was replaced by an ejector rod. This conversion added a breechplate with a firing pin and a rear sight mounted on the breechplate. Colt converted 9,000 of these revolvers between 1873 and 1878. In 1873 Colt performed the same conversion on the M1851 and M1861 revolvers for the US Navy in .38 rimfire. The Richards conversion was an instant success, all being done concurrently with the iconic Colt Single Action Army, which Richards was responsible for the development of! The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is clear and remains in good shape for its age. Shortened barrel. Numbers match. The walnut grip is smooth and solid, containing honest wear. Remnants of the cylinder scene remain. “US” marked left barrel. The front sight is absent. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 5-1/8 inches. Caliber: .44 Colt (Centerfire) Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $3425 #217404 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102150232
Seller's Inventory #: 217404
Guns International #: 102150232
Seller's Inventory #: 217404
Guns International #: 102150232
Seller's Inventory #: 217404
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