COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 2425. Cal. 31. Rare nickel finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, 2-line New York address, 5-shot full fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. About 5,600 of these revolvers were made in two bbl lengths and few are known in nickel finish. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains most of its orig nickel finish, slightly dulled on bbl, top strap & cylinder. Cylinder has a few spots of light pitting around front edge. Grip has one small chip in the edge with light handling & use marks and a few chips in varnish on right side, otherwise retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-33385 JR411 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1296	$5,462.00	COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 2425. Cal. 31. Rare nickel finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, 2-line New York address, 5-shot full fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. About 5,600 of these revolvers were made in two bbl lengths and few are known in nickel finish. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains most of its orig nickel finish, slightly dulled on bbl, top strap & cylinder. Cylinder has a few spots of light pitting around front edge. Grip has one small chip in the edge with light handling & use marks and a few chips in varnish on right side, otherwise retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-33385 JR411 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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