CASED ENGRAVED COLT “MODEL 5” 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 7446. Cal. 31. This Colt root model entered production in 1855 with eight changes over course of manufacture. This being the fifth change or “Model 5”. Colt Roots were among Col. Colt’s favorite presentation guns and this gun is presentation grade with fine engraving on frame, bbl, cylinder, grip strap and hammer. This particular gun was made at the height of the Civil War in 1863 with round 3-1/2″ bbl and 2-line New York address. Engraved Roots in high condition are quite scarce and this is a very fine example retaining much of its orig finish. Pistol is cased with fine flask, mold and tin of caps with Eley Brothers label. CONDITION: Bbl retains strong traces of bright blue finish with balance plum/brown. Bbl housing and frame retain 60-70% bright blue finish with balance plum. Cylinder retains about 30% bright blue finish with balance plum. Loading arm and engraved hammer retain areas of case colors with balance muted to silver/gray. Deluxe burled walnut grips retain virtually all of their orig glossy varnish with small nicks, dings and edge wear. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp well defined bore. Accompanying Colt casing is sound with an interesting lighter colored contrasting wood lid that is orig. Outside of casing retains much orig varnish. Interior of case is light faded and soiled from an orig burgundy red color. Eagle flask is very fine, retaining much of its orig varnish. Two cavity iron “Colt’s Patent” mold is marked “31PKT” and retains about 90% orig blue though thin. Jappaned cap tin is fine with orig green paper label that has 1/4″ chip. 4-55346 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1292

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1292	$14,950.00	CASED ENGRAVED COLT “MODEL 5” 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 7446. Cal. 31. This Colt root model entered production in 1855 with eight changes over course of manufacture. This being the fifth change or “Model 5”. Colt Roots were among Col. Colt’s favorite presentation guns and this gun is presentation grade with fine engraving on frame, bbl, cylinder, grip strap and hammer. This particular gun was made at the height of the Civil War in 1863 with round 3-1/2″ bbl and 2-line New York address. Engraved Roots in high condition are quite scarce and this is a very fine example retaining much of its orig finish. Pistol is cased with fine flask, mold and tin of caps with Eley Brothers label. CONDITION: Bbl retains strong traces of bright blue finish with balance plum/brown. Bbl housing and frame retain 60-70% bright blue finish with balance plum. Cylinder retains about 30% bright blue finish with balance plum. Loading arm and engraved hammer retain areas of case colors with balance muted to silver/gray. Deluxe burled walnut grips retain virtually all of their orig glossy varnish with small nicks, dings and edge wear. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp well defined bore. Accompanying Colt casing is sound with an interesting lighter colored contrasting wood lid that is orig. Outside of casing retains much orig varnish. Interior of case is light faded and soiled from an orig burgundy red color. Eagle flask is very fine, retaining much of its orig varnish. Two cavity iron “Colt’s Patent” mold is marked “31PKT” and retains about 90% orig blue though thin. Jappaned cap tin is fine with orig green paper label that has 1/4″ chip. 4-55346 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1292 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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CASED ENGRAVED COLT “MODEL 5” 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.