COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 2 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 2 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 9868. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, 2-line Hartford address with “COLTS PATENT” marking and pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot unfluted cylinder with cabin & Indian fight scene and 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of the higher production models of the Root revolver. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains 93-95% strong original blue with edge wear and some flaking on the bbl and thin heel on back strap, otherwise retains mostly strong glossy orig blue. Cylinder retains about 75% flaked orig blue with loss areas a medium patina and it retains about 95% cabin/Indian fight scene. Grip shows light edge wear with a couple of small chips and retains most of its orig finish. Hammer is not strong in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, unable to check bore. 4-33393 JR410 (4,000-5,000)

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
	1300	$4,025.00	COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 2 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 9868. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, 2-line Hartford address with “COLTS PATENT” marking and pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot unfluted cylinder with cabin & Indian fight scene and 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of the higher production models of the Root revolver. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains 93-95% strong original blue with edge wear and some flaking on the bbl and thin heel on back strap, otherwise retains mostly strong glossy orig blue. Cylinder retains about 75% flaked orig blue with loss areas a medium patina and it retains about 95% cabin/Indian fight scene. Grip shows light edge wear with a couple of small chips and retains most of its orig finish. Hammer is not strong in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, unable to check bore. 4-33393 JR410 (4,000-5,000) 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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