COLT NEW MODEL POLICE BREECH LOADING TYPE 2
CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. S#. 42390. This nickel plated example was converted from a completed 1862 police percussion revolver. It is fit with a 4.5" '62 bbl with ejector and 1-line New York address. 5-shot round stage coach scene rebated cylinder. The frame is marked with the 2-line " - PAT, JULY 25. 1871 - / - PAT. JULY 2. 1872 -" and has the large hammer screw as well as the exposed loading gate spring. 1-piece walnut grips. Matching SN on the bbl, frame, straps, grips, cyl, arbor, & loading gate. CONDITION: Overall very good. Metal surfaces retain approx 75% of the original nickel finish. Grips have flaking varnish with a hairline crack on the left side and a small corner chip on the right. Good bore with a little spot of pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29301/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500
[ translate ]CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. S#. 42390. This nickel plated example was converted from a completed 1862 police percussion revolver. It is fit with a 4.5" '62 bbl with ejector and 1-line New York address. 5-shot round stage coach scene rebated cylinder. The frame is marked with the 2-line " - PAT, JULY 25. 1871 - / - PAT. JULY 2. 1872 -" and has the large hammer screw as well as the exposed loading gate spring. 1-piece walnut grips. Matching SN on the bbl, frame, straps, grips, cyl, arbor, & loading gate. CONDITION: Overall very good. Metal surfaces retain approx 75% of the original nickel finish. Grips have flaking varnish with a hairline crack on the left side and a small corner chip on the right. Good bore with a little spot of pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29301/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500
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