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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver

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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver
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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver

This is an example of a Richards Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was originally manufactured in 1861. Total production of Model 1860 Army Richards conversion revolvers is estimated at approximately 9,000. These revolvers were converted by shaving the recoil shield 3/16 of an inch and installing a Richards breech plate with integral notch sight and loading gate. The recoil shield was machined to provide a straight channel for the loading and ejecting of cartridges. Secondly it called for a rebounding firing pin which in turn forced the hammer to be ground flat in order to strike it properly. The barrel then had to be machined to accept the Richards ejector assembly/loading lever channel filler that is secured with a screw on the left side of the barrel lug. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, the rebated cylinder has the standard roll-engraved Texas Navy battle scene and is marked "COLT'S PATENT No.392" The left side of the frame is marked "COLTS/PATENT" and "44 CAL." is stamped on the upper left rear of the trigger guard bow. The loading gate is numbered "2386". The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and back strap. Fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: 1860 Army
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 44 CF
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 3392

Fine. The revolver retains 30% original blue finish which is mostly in protected areas with a smooth mottled brown patina on the balance. There is some blood staining on the forward portion of the barrel. The trigger guard has strong age darkened original silver plating in protected areas with an age patina on the balance. The grip is very good with much of the original varnish, a small chip on each toe, some wear and chips on the lower edges, and overall some minor dents and handling marks. The cylinder scene is visible and the markings are clear. The action is fine.