COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 4 SIDEHAMMER POCKET REVOLVER.

COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 4 SIDEHAMMER POCKET REVOLVER. SN 2313. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. Only about 1,050 of these little revolvers were made 1855-1870 making them one of the more scarce models. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. BBl & frame retain 85-90% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors with the handle dark case colors. Hammer also has darkening case colors. Cylinder retains 65-75% thin orig blue, stronger in flutes. Grip has a very old repair at the toe, otherwise is sound and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-33397 JR406 (2,500-3,500)

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
	1302	$5,462.00	COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 4 SIDEHAMMER POCKET REVOLVER. SN 2313. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. Only about 1,050 of these little revolvers were made 1855-1870 making them one of the more scarce models. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. BBl & frame retain 85-90% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors with the handle dark case colors. Hammer also has darkening case colors. Cylinder retains 65-75% thin orig blue, stronger in flutes. Grip has a very old repair at the toe, otherwise is sound and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-33397 JR406 (2,500-3,500) 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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