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Lot 3281ANTIQUE

A composite Richard's Colt army conversion revolver
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10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$702 inc. premium

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A composite Richard's Colt army conversion revolver

Serial numbers have been removed intentionally; .44 caliber centerfire; 8 inch round barrel with Colt's New York address. Frame marked Colt's Patent; cylinder with naval engagement scene and serial number 939. Brass triggerguard with caliber designation and walnut grips.
Condition: Fair. Barrel retains 20 percent blue finish, otherwise grey spotted patina, with marred screws, ejector rod head bent and possibly replaced. Frame retains generous traces of case colors and slightly marred screw heads, backstrap with traces of blue finish and marred screws. Cylinder possibly browned, with good scene and holes several of the notches. Bottom of frame dovetailed into barrel assembly, serial numbers filed off and deep filing marks remain. Triggerguard polished and filed down where serial number was stamped. Bottom of gripstrap filed heavily. Grips refinished and worn with left grip having large chip on one corner and other grip with small chips and cracked and glued together.
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