SCARCE CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 5 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 5 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6613. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and New York address. It has 5-shot full fluted cylinder and is mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has last three digits of SN in back strap channel. Accompanied by an orig Colt mahogany casing with brown velvet lining compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle & stars flask and a 2-cavity brass “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter. Right rear corner contains a tin of Goldmark’s caps and left rear corner has a small glass vial labeled “2 CHARGES REMOVED / 2 CHAMBERS 31 ROOT”. Colt’s Root Model revolvers were reasonably popular as pocket and vest pocket pistols for gentlemen and muff pistols for ladies and are rarely found retaining much orig finish. Cased examples are scarce. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains about 70% glossy orig blue, somewhat dulled on bbl, and thin on outer radii of the cylinder flutes. Frame & back strap are lightly flaked with wear on back strap turned to a dark patina. Hammer retains strong case colors turning dark. Rammer retains faded case colors, stronger on pivot. Grip is sound with a couple of small chips in toe and light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has three cracks in lid and a couple of others in bottom, with usual handling & storage marks and retains strong orig varnish. Interior is sound with solid partitions showing light to moderate wear in bottom from revolver. Flask has three small dents on one side and overall retains 70-75% orig finish. Mold shows myriad nicks & dings, has been polished bright with a lemon yellow patina. Cap tin is fine. 4-39445 JR248 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2275	$5,750.00	SCARCE CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 5 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6613. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and New York address. It has 5-shot full fluted cylinder and is mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has last three digits of SN in back strap channel. Accompanied by an orig Colt mahogany casing with brown velvet lining compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle & stars flask and a 2-cavity brass “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter. Right rear corner contains a tin of Goldmark’s caps and left rear corner has a small glass vial labeled “2 CHARGES REMOVED / 2 CHAMBERS 31 ROOT”. Colt’s Root Model revolvers were reasonably popular as pocket and vest pocket pistols for gentlemen and muff pistols for ladies and are rarely found retaining much orig finish. Cased examples are scarce. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains about 70% glossy orig blue, somewhat dulled on bbl, and thin on outer radii of the cylinder flutes. Frame & back strap are lightly flaked with wear on back strap turned to a dark patina. Hammer retains strong case colors turning dark. Rammer retains faded case colors, stronger on pivot. Grip is sound with a couple of small chips in toe and light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has three cracks in lid and a couple of others in bottom, with usual handling & storage marks and retains strong orig varnish. Interior is sound with solid partitions showing light to moderate wear in bottom from revolver. Flask has three small dents on one side and overall retains 70-75% orig finish. Mold shows myriad nicks & dings, has been polished bright with a lemon yellow patina. Cap tin is fine. 4-39445 JR248 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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