^Lot 5032 RICHARDS CARTRIDGE CONVERSION MODEL 1860 ARMY

REVOLVER. Cal. 44CF. S# 192055. Standard configuration, 8" barrel, 1-line New York address, ejector mounted on right side, 6-shot rebated cylinder with naval battel scene, conversion ring with integral rear sight, loading gate with external spring numbered 5123, "COLTS / PATENT" on left side of frame, 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Manufactured mid 1870s simultaneous with first single actions. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original other than replaced wedge screw, retains about 30% nickel finish, good markings, good rolled naval battle cylinder scene, grips retain about 60% original factory varnish. Mechanics are very good, good crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29261/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.