Featured in this lot is a RARE Colt Model 1851 Navy Richard-Mason Conversion revolver, chambered for .38 Center Fire. The Colt Navy is known to be one of the most famous and popular percussion revolvers to come from America’s most celebrated gun maker. It was used as a sidearm by both sides of the Civil War and later carried by lawmen and outlaws alike in the days of the Wild West. Most notably, a pair of Colt 1851 Navy's were carried by Wild Bill Hickock when he was gunned down in Deadwood, South Dakota on August 2nd, 1876. This example shows the trademark details of a Richard-Mason conversion, starting with the streamlined barrel with an empty loading lever hole, loading gate secured by a flat spring secured to the frame, a breech plate with a top cut-out with no provision for a rear sight, and a ejector assembly secured by a screw in the left side of the barrel. This firearm utilizes a 7 1/2"octagonal barrel engraved across the top. The revolver is marked with correct period roll stampings, reading "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" on the top of the barrel. There are two-line patent dates, "PAT. JULY. 25. 1971." over "PAT. JULY. 2. 1872.,” on the left side of the frame. The revolver is marked with matching serial numbers, "2819", on the bottom of the grip, barrel, frame, trigger assembly, and a partial serial number on the cylinder, accompanied by "US Patent No. 8167". Overall, the revolver shows good condition with a warm patina. The revolver qualifies as an Antique Handgun and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 2819.