Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickeled Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 912 Manufacture Type_New Made Items marking on the carrier block

marking on the carrier block

Brass trigger guard and grip frame even have traces of the original nickel plating on parts

The surface was coated with some old grease in areas

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Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickeled Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 912 Manufacture Type_New Made Items marking on the carrier blockOriginal Item: Only One Available. The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U. S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufactures would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the