Colt 1860 Army "Long Cylinder" .44 cal rim fire conversion

Colt 1860 Army "Long Cylinder" .44 cal rim fire conversion.  Three screw "cut for stock" frame.  This is a controversial conversion that has been attributed to the Colt factory by R. L. Wilson in his Book of the Colt Revolver, but more likely was done by an independent gunsmith.  The May 1979 Gun Report has a detailed article by D. Keith Kasonis on this conversion.  Standard 8 inch barrel retains the original loading lever.  Right recoil shield has been grooved for a cartridge.  Gun was reblued when converted, most of which remains.  The cylinder has turned plum brown.  It doesn't show much use.  Colt serial numbers match except for the new cylinder and wedge, which don't have a serial number.  Frame, backstrap, trigger guard, barrel and cylinder have the number 36, which is an assembly number.  There is no "Colt's Patent" stamp on the frame and it doesn't look as though there ever was one.  There are very few examples of this conversion known.  A copy of the Gun Report article goes with the gun.

Price

$6000 (US)

Conditions

Certified check or money order ships on receipt. For personal checks, I ship as soon as the check clears. Buyer pays shipping. NY state residents pay sales tax. Five day inspection with full refund less shipping if returned as received. Items are for collecting purposes only. These are antiques and should not be fired. 

To purchase this item, you can call Ken Drake at (516) 799-4694 or email him at KenDrake@mindspring.com.