Colt Conversions

[rhmc24]

Here are some conversions. The first three based on the ,44 cal 1850 Army. First the Richards, the basic version. Second the Richards-Mason with a new barrel. Third the 1872 Open Top, not a conversion but often mistaken for one. Differences shown, the straight cylinder without the step, new frame with without the 'conversion ring' seen on previous and rear sight on the barrel. Fourth converted 1861 Navy, basically a tad smaller .36 cal version of the '60 Army.

Conversions were done and made after the civil war, some were actual conversions of percussion revolvers, some were from post war parts. The '72 Open Top was Colts first large caliber cartridge revolver. immediately superseded by the Single Action Army.

Small in big company is a Pocket Navy, 5 shot .38RF, a scarce version in that it has the full treatment of loading gate and ejector. This model is often seen as something of a belly gun with short barrel and no gate or ejector.

[Wyatt Burp]

those are just flat out gorgous. I especially like the 2nd one with those varnished grips. As that remnants of nickel finish? My John Gren .44 Special conversion is styled after that first gun of yours and that 1860 grip frame is the best IMO.

[rayb]

Thank you for showing these. My favorite older Colt revolvers, Unfortunately I only have Italian and other modern conversions. Please show more if you have them.

rayb

[rhmc24]

Added the Pocket Navy Conversion at bottom of first pix.