VERY FINE CASED COLT 1855 ROOT REVOLVER.
Cal. 28. S# 3799. Standard configuration of 2nd model Colt Root revolver manufactured first year of production 1855, 3.5" octagonal barrel, cylinder with Indians & Cabin rolled scene, unique two-line barrel address with pointing hand. Nicely grained varnished walnut grips. Housed in original Colt hinged wood casing lined with dark magenta velvet, compartmented for fine "COLTS PATENT" eagle flask, correct 2-cavity bowlegged brass "COLTS PATENT" mold. CONDITION: revolver fine overall, retaining 95% strong blue finish on frame, barrel, and cylinder. Crisp distinct cylinder scene, virtually all original factory varnish is present on grips. Loading assembly appears original, but not case colored or blue, it is bright. Mechanics need attention, revolver cocks fine, but cylinder does not advance or lock in position, bright shiny crisp rifled bore. Casing is also fine, flask retains most all of its factory lacquer finish, "COLTS PATENT" mold is fine with bright steel spue cutter, good green label Eley Bros. Colt pocket cap tin. (01-30043/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,500.
[ translate ]Cal. 28. S# 3799. Standard configuration of 2nd model Colt Root revolver manufactured first year of production 1855, 3.5" octagonal barrel, cylinder with Indians & Cabin rolled scene, unique two-line barrel address with pointing hand. Nicely grained varnished walnut grips. Housed in original Colt hinged wood casing lined with dark magenta velvet, compartmented for fine "COLTS PATENT" eagle flask, correct 2-cavity bowlegged brass "COLTS PATENT" mold. CONDITION: revolver fine overall, retaining 95% strong blue finish on frame, barrel, and cylinder. Crisp distinct cylinder scene, virtually all original factory varnish is present on grips. Loading assembly appears original, but not case colored or blue, it is bright. Mechanics need attention, revolver cocks fine, but cylinder does not advance or lock in position, bright shiny crisp rifled bore. Casing is also fine, flask retains most all of its factory lacquer finish, "COLTS PATENT" mold is fine with bright steel spue cutter, good green label Eley Bros. Colt pocket cap tin. (01-30043/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,500.
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