VERY RARE CASED COLT ROOT 1855 MODEL 1A PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 268. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-7/16″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address without pointing hand motif. Rammer handle is octagonal shaped. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered, 1-pc, varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig brown velvet lined mahogany Colt casing, compartment in the bottom for the revolver and a bow legged “COLTS PATENT” brass 2-cavity mold with bright steel sprue cutter. Other accessories are not present. This is the first of the Colt Root series and the lowest production with only 384 produced in two different styles. Very few of this model survive today in any condition, especially with orig finish. These little revolvers were quite popular with both ladies and gentlemen as concealment pistols and usually saw hard service. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue mixed with flaked areas that are a light patina; cyl retains traces of blue, being mostly a blue/gray patina and shows about 65-70% Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking; grip shows moderate wear with a few dings & scratches, otherwise is sound. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil in the bottom and sound partitions; mold is extremely fine. (WG-051) 4-51060 JR520 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2022

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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	2022	$9,200.00	VERY RARE CASED COLT ROOT 1855 MODEL 1A PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 268. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-7/16″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address without pointing hand motif. Rammer handle is octagonal shaped. Cyl is usual 5-chambers with Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered, 1-pc, varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig brown velvet lined mahogany Colt casing, compartment in the bottom for the revolver and a bow legged “COLTS PATENT” brass 2-cavity mold with bright steel sprue cutter. Other accessories are not present. This is the first of the Colt Root series and the lowest production with only 384 produced in two different styles. Very few of this model survive today in any condition, especially with orig finish. These little revolvers were quite popular with both ladies and gentlemen as concealment pistols and usually saw hard service. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue mixed with flaked areas that are a light patina; cyl retains traces of blue, being mostly a blue/gray patina and shows about 65-70% Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking; grip shows moderate wear with a few dings & scratches, otherwise is sound. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil in the bottom and sound partitions; mold is extremely fine. (WG-051) 4-51060 JR520 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2022 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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VERY RARE CASED COLT ROOT 1855 MODEL 1A PERCUSSION REVOLVER.