COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 6 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 6 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 9398. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, 2-line New York address with 1-pc walnut grip. It has 5-shot unfluted cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Only about 3,173 of this model revolver, in two bbl lengths, was made in period 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & frame retain about 75% strong orig blue with balance turned plum brown. Cylinder is a smooth brown patina and retains about 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip has a chipped toe and right heel, shows light wear and retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with pitting. 4-33390 JR407 (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
	1303	$5,175.00	COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 6 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 9398. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, 2-line New York address with 1-pc walnut grip. It has 5-shot unfluted cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Only about 3,173 of this model revolver, in two bbl lengths, was made in period 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & frame retain about 75% strong orig blue with balance turned plum brown. Cylinder is a smooth brown patina and retains about 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip has a chipped toe and right heel, shows light wear and retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with pitting. 4-33390 JR407 (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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