COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING SHOTGUN.

SN 957. Cal. 10 ga. This rare gun, made about 1860, conforms to other known revolving shotguns with 5-shot cylinder 27″ bbl, semi-oct breech, rnd bbl, varnished walnut stock and standard address “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on top strap. Patent marked on left side of frame and in flute of cylinder. This is a beautiful gun, retaining virtually all of its professionally restored finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall as professionally refinished, retaining 95%+ bright blue finish on bbl, frame, cylinder and buttplate, scuffed area on bottom of buttplate. Hammer and loading arm retain bright case colors. Stocks are sound and solid, crisp checkering with bright varnish finish. Mechanically crisp with smooth slightly pitted bore. 52865-14 JS (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3006

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	3006	$8,625.00	COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING SHOTGUN. SN 957. Cal. 10 ga. This rare gun, made about 1860, conforms to other known revolving shotguns with 5-shot cylinder 27″ bbl, semi-oct breech, rnd bbl, varnished walnut stock and standard address “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on top strap. Patent marked on left side of frame and in flute of cylinder. This is a beautiful gun, retaining virtually all of its professionally restored finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall as professionally refinished, retaining 95%+ bright blue finish on bbl, frame, cylinder and buttplate, scuffed area on bottom of buttplate. Hammer and loading arm retain bright case colors. Stocks are sound and solid, crisp checkering with bright varnish finish. Mechanically crisp with smooth slightly pitted bore. 52865-14 JS (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3006 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING SHOTGUN.