^Lot 5049 COLT 1861 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

Cal. 38CF. S# 2963. Standard configuration, 7.5” barrel, 1-line “New York U.S. America” address, ejector housing on right side of barrel. This model made as transition between 1860 cartridge conversions and 1873 single actions, made 1872-1874. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Slim Jim holster. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching & complete, retains about 20% case colors, traces of blue on barrel, good markings other than partial barrel address, good mostly discernible rolled naval battle scene with staining and areas of pitting. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. Grips well fit, refinished, moderate edge wear. Accompanying tooled slim Jim holster is sound. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of “Variations of Colt’s New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols”. (01-29255/JS). $3,000-4,000.