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CASED COLT 1855 "ROOT" MODEL 2 SIDE HAMMER POCKET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
CASED COLT 1855  ROOT  MODEL 2 SIDE HAMMER POCKET
REVOLVER. Cal. 28. S# 4056. Bbl. 3 1/2" octagon. Top flat has pointing hand motif & Hartford address. Cone style brass cyl. Round five shot cyl. has cabin & Indian scene roll engraving. Blue finish. 1 piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1855. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period style wood casing w/ burgundy cloth fitted interior. Case contains pocket sized eagle flask, 2 cavity brass mold, cleaning brush & cap tin. CONDITION: 40% dull blue blending w/ areas of brown patina. Cyl. has weakly visible scene. Grips have blistered & peeling finish w/ small cracks & chips at butt. Action shows light wear. Cyl. exhibits some side play. Dark bore retains sound rifling. (01-22842/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.