SCARCE COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 6158. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. Rammer has horizontal latch. It has 5-shot fully fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. There were about 5,600 of the Models 5 and 5A produced in period 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains a smooth medium to dark blue/brown patina with strong blue in very sheltered areas. Frame & back strap retain 70-75% glossy orig blue, thin on recoil shield, top strap & back strap. Cylinder retains blue in the flutes, being mostly a blue/brown patina. Grip is fine showing light wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-33389 JR417 (3,000-4,000)

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
	1299	$4,312.00	SCARCE COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5A SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 6158. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. Rammer has horizontal latch. It has 5-shot fully fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. There were about 5,600 of the Models 5 and 5A produced in period 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains a smooth medium to dark blue/brown patina with strong blue in very sheltered areas. Frame & back strap retain 70-75% glossy orig blue, thin on recoil shield, top strap & back strap. Cylinder retains blue in the flutes, being mostly a blue/brown patina. Grip is fine showing light wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-33389 JR417 (3,000-4,000) 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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