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RARE Richards-Mason US NAVY Colt M1861 38 Revolver Government Inspected Navy Sidearm!

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RARE Richards-Mason US NAVY Colt M1861 38 Revolver

Government Inspected Navy Sidearm!

Here we present an antique Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver, made in 1862 during the American Civil War and converted to .38 Long Centerfire for the U.S. Navy in the 1870s using the Richards-Mason system. Estimates are that maybe a couple thousand were converted for Naval use. The American Civil War was a period marked by new firearm technology as militaries transitioned from the percussion firing system to the metallic self-primed cartridge. While single-shot muskets were converted into “trapdoor” or breech-loading single shot rifles, handguns were likewise being improved to utilize the latest technology. Updating was certainly less costly than purchasing completely new inventory, especially when the seemingly insatiable appetite for arms caused by the Civil War was suddenly sated and the men went home and the quartermasters were inundated with their weapons. These were the precursor of perhaps the most famous Colt revolver of them all, the Single Action Army.

While the Army busied Colt with their .44 caliber revolvers, the Navy likewise sent in their 1851s and 1861s in .36. This is the result. As can be seen here, most specimens are found with 4-digit serial numbers, and mixed serial numbers were just fine with Naval inspectors. This one features two primary sets of numbers. You will notice the cylinder bears its original number as well as a number under it that matches the number on the barrel assembly. The gun is marked with the Navy inspector’s initials and the anchor: “R.W.M.” for Commander Richard W. Meade. The “COLTS PATENT” marking has been over stamped with the patent dates for the Richards-Mason conversion on the left side of the frame. Like the SAA would have, this revolver has an ejector rod mounted to the barrel as well as a loading gate behind the cylinder. This specimen is unique from others of its type in that the grip frame has been drilled and tapped for attachment of a separate stock, turning this revolver into a very handy carbine. This piece is a wonder to study and represents the transition of the US military from the percussion revolvers to the Single Action Army.

The overall condition is very good or better. There is still a visible Battle of Campeche cylinder scene. The blue finish has turned plum with age. The markings are clear. The walnut grip is smooth and solid, showing honest wear. The bore is in great shape with sharp rifling. The action is excellent. This is a fantastic Colt revolver that allows you to see the development of Colt’s ultimate single action revolver!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .38 Long Centerfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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