4189

VERY NICE COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
VERY NICE COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVER.
Cal. 28. S# 18345. Bbl 3 1/2". Model 1855 Root revolver manufactured by Colt in 1858. The top of the barrel is stamped with a hand pointing towards Colt's 2 line address. Cylinder is engraved with the Cabin and Indian scene. Frame, cylinder, and barrel exhibit a lustrous blue finish, with the sidehammer and loading lever exhibiting a case color hardened finish. Frame is mounted with a 1 piece smooth wood grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. CONDITION: very good overall, with edge wear and scattered superficial marks from handling and storage. Hammer and loading lever retain vibrant case coloring, with an area of wear at the end of the lever. Rear grip strap and butt exhibit freckling. Excellent bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grip shows some light superficial marks and some light wear to the varnish at the edges, but otherwise is very good overall. A very nice example of a Colt Model 1855 Root revolver. (23-4839/MLW). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.