SCARCE CASED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6251. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address. Cyl is usual 5-chambers and is full fluted. Mounted with very nicely figured, 1-pc, smooth walnut grip. Accompanied by an authentic burgundy velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle & stars flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “31 PKT”, a packet of 6 combustible cartridges, an L-shaped screwdriver, a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. There were about 5,500 of this model produced in two bbl lengths, this being the more scarce. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, grip was not checked. Overall retains about 90% glossy orig blue with muzzle end and minor sharp edge wear; backstrap shows moderate flaking, cyl is moderately flaked and retains about 80% glossy orig blue; grip is fine with very light sharp edge wear and a rub spot on the left side and overall retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case is sound with a couple small scrapes on the top, light nicks & scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish; lining in the lid is lightly faded with light soil; bottom is moderately faded with heavy soil under the revolver; accessories are fine. (WG-054) 4-51063 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2025

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2025	$10,350.00	SCARCE CASED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6251. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address. Cyl is usual 5-chambers and is full fluted. Mounted with very nicely figured, 1-pc, smooth walnut grip. Accompanied by an authentic burgundy velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle & stars flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “31 PKT”, a packet of 6 combustible cartridges, an L-shaped screwdriver, a small lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. There were about 5,500 of this model produced in two bbl lengths, this being the more scarce. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, grip was not checked. Overall retains about 90% glossy orig blue with muzzle end and minor sharp edge wear; backstrap shows moderate flaking, cyl is moderately flaked and retains about 80% glossy orig blue; grip is fine with very light sharp edge wear and a rub spot on the left side and overall retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case is sound with a couple small scrapes on the top, light nicks & scratches and retains about 95% orig varnish; lining in the lid is lightly faded with light soil; bottom is moderately faded with heavy soil under the revolver; accessories are fine. (WG-054) 4-51063 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2025 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE CASED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A PERCUSSION REVOLVER.