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Colt Pocket Navy (conversion) to .38 centerfire, 3-1/2” short round solid barrel, no loading gate

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD
Colt Pocket Navy (conversion) to .38 centerfire,  3-1/2” short round solid barrel, no loading gate
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Colt Pocket Navy (conversion) to .38 centerfire, 3-1/2” short round solid barrel, no loading gate or ejector, 1871/72 Patent dates, blue and case hardened finish, varnish wood grips, serial #317106. Also referred to New Model Breech Loading pistol type 5. Refer Colt New Police and Pocket Breech Loading Pistols by Breslin, Pirie, and Price page 75-79. The pistol remains in very good plus to near fine original condition show 60-80% bright blue on barrel, drifting on left edge of barrel and muzzle from being carried in a holster. The cylinder shows 30-50% original blue drifting at the front with some bright blue on the rear of cylinder and about 75% original scene, some areas of light erosion and pinprick pitting that are minor. The frame shows 30-50% case hardening going smoky grey on left, 75-85% colorful case hardening on right. The hammer shows 80-90% bright and colorful case hardening. The backstrap and triggerguard show 80-90% toned original silver. The varnish wood grips are very good plus to near fine with 80-90% original varnish, some nicks at the edges, slight wear, but very crisp overall with just slight handling and minor carry. The small parts and screws show some bright original