RICHARDS CONVERSION, COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER For Sale

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The RICHARDS CONVERSION, COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER is a notable firearm that effectively transitioned from percussion to cartridge technology in the late 19th century. Chambered in .44 CF caliber and produced around the 1870s, it features sophisticated craftsmanship and innovative modifications to the barrel and breech of the cylinder to facilitate the use of metallic cartridges, significantly enhancing its original cap-and-ball design. The revolvers were manufactured in three distinct serial ranges: under 10,000, between 190,000 to 200,000, and approximately 9,000 units from 24,000 to 144,000 produced between 1873 and 1878. These serial classifications are valuable for collectors and historians in verifying and dating specific pieces. Overall, the RICHARDS CONVERSION represents a pivotal development in firearm history, reflecting the ingenuity and technological progress of late 19th-century gunsmithing.

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