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One of the most deluxe engraved Colt Root percussion revolvers we have ever encountered for sale.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD
One of the most deluxe engraved Colt Root  percussion revolvers we have ever encountered  for sale.
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One of the most deluxe engraved Colt Root percussion revolvers we have ever encountered for sale. This 2nd Model Root, S/N 15895, is elaborately banknote scroll engraved by the master firearms engraver Gustav Young and has a hand checkered ramrod and cross hatched checkered butt with matching finish to bottom of grips (both of which are extremely unusual and deluxe features). The gun retains approximately 95%-98% of theoriginal high polish blue finish with only slight drifting as high polish specimens do. All of the original cylinder scene is visible with brilliant case hardening on hammer, very little or no use apparent on the arm. Cased in original partition style deluxe rosewood deep casing, with proper Colt’s patent flask retaining 80%-90%lacquer, original nipple wrench with most blue, original bullet mold showing 40% blue. Anexceptional deluxe Root! (Antique). Est.: $8,000-$16,000.