COLT MODEL 1855 BRITISH SADDLE RING CARBINE.

COLT MODEL 1855 BRITISH SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 10080. Cal. .577, 21″ part oct. bbl. Three leaf side graduated 100, 300, 600. Marked “COL.COLT HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.” in a groove on top of the frame and “PATENTED SEPT. 10TH 1860” in one of the flutes of the cylinder. The Colt’s patent markings in the left side of the frame were mostly removed in the finishing. British proof marks on the bbl and each chamber of the cylinder, brass trigger guard and buttplate. CONDITION: 75% blue on the sides of the frame and on the cylinder, otherwise mostly cleaned to a gray patina with scattered light surface rust and pitting. The deluxe wood has minor handling marks and two scratches on the left side at the frame. Action is fine. 4-46673 FS257 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002

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
	287	$6,900.00	COLT MODEL 1855 BRITISH SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 10080. Cal. .577, 21″ part oct. bbl. Three leaf side graduated 100, 300, 600. Marked “COL.COLT HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.” in a groove on top of the frame and “PATENTED SEPT. 10TH 1860” in one of the flutes of the cylinder. The Colt’s patent markings in the left side of the frame were mostly removed in the finishing. British proof marks on the bbl and each chamber of the cylinder, brass trigger guard and buttplate. CONDITION: 75% blue on the sides of the frame and on the cylinder, otherwise mostly cleaned to a gray patina with scattered light surface rust and pitting. The deluxe wood has minor handling marks and two scratches on the left side at the frame. Action is fine. 4-46673 FS257 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002 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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