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Colt Richard-Mason Conversion 1860 Army Aimsworth Inspected [183291]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Colt Richard-Mason Conversion 1860 Army Aimsworth Inspected [183291]
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This 1860 Army model Colt Richards-Mason conversion is martially marked with "US" on the left side of the barrel. S/N 900/36727 is stamped of the barrel lug, the extractor rod assembly, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and the bottom of the backstrap. The O. W. Aimsworth "A" is on the forward section of the trigger guard bow. The barrel is now at 6.5 in. with a wedge front sight and the rifling is clear without pitting. The grips are original and no inspector's cartouche marks visible and with the original finish. The left side frame is over-stamped with "Colts Patent/ Colts"; no dates. A grey patination over the entire gun. In-time working order. C.1873-1874. This firearm is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its 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 risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No FFL required. No sales to New York, New Jersey, California, or Hawaii. Please see photos for details. [