Revised: 2/25/2014

Exciting Update! This is a Model 3A, bot a 4th Model as cataloged. The 3A is much more rare!

RARE FIRST DAY PRODUCTION CASED COLT 4TH MODEL 1855 ROOT SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl without patent date in one of the flutes. Mounted with smooth 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an orig brass 2 cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,149 of these revolvers were produced before the model was discontinued about 1870. These revolvers were very popular as concealed arms and are rarely found in high orig finish and complete orig cased examples are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cylinder & grip. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with very faint sharp edge wear and a couple tiny spots of flaking on the bbl. Rammer & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas. Grip has a tiny chip near the frame & a small gouge in the front area and overall retains about all of its bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, probably unfired. Case has a couple of cracks in the bottom otherwise is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with moderate soil in the bottom with 1 partially loose partition. Bullet mold appears new, screwdriver & cap tin are very fine. 4-51167 JR118 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2081

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
	2081	$17,825.00	Revised: 2/25/2014 Exciting Update! This is a Model 3A, bot a 4th Model as cataloged. The 3A is much more rare! RARE FIRST DAY PRODUCTION CASED COLT 4TH MODEL 1855 ROOT SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl without patent date in one of the flutes. Mounted with smooth 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an orig brass 2 cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 1,149 of these revolvers were produced before the model was discontinued about 1870. These revolvers were very popular as concealed arms and are rarely found in high orig finish and complete orig cased examples are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cylinder & grip. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with very faint sharp edge wear and a couple tiny spots of flaking on the bbl. Rammer & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas. Grip has a tiny chip near the frame & a small gouge in the front area and overall retains about all of its bright orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, probably unfired. Case has a couple of cracks in the bottom otherwise is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with moderate soil in the bottom with 1 partially loose partition. Bullet mold appears new, screwdriver & cap tin are very fine. 4-51167 JR118 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2081 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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RARE FIRST DAY PRODUCTION CASED COLT 4TH MODEL 1855 ROOT SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.