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Colt Pocket Conversion Pistol .38 cal. c1873 [183304]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Colt Pocket Conversion Pistol .38 cal. c1873 [183304]
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This is a Colt pocket pistol chambered for .38 cal. It was converted to cartridge in 1873. It started life as a Baby Dragoon and has the stagecoach robbery scene on the cylinder with 5 chambers. S/N 4767 with all matching serial numbers including the cylinder. The frame has the two line patent dates of '71, '72 and the trigger guard still has the .36 cal. designation on the left flat. The bore is bright without pitting, and it times very well. The grips are original with a piano varnish finish, it has handling wear. The hammer has a conversion spur for rimfire ignition all with precision craftsmanship. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm their mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun is at the the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to New York, New Jersey, California, or Hawaii. No FFL required. Please see photos for details. [