COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 7203L. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. It has 5-shot full fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. About 5,600 of this model revolver was made 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains traces of orig blue being mostly a mottled medium patina. Rammer retains bright colors on pivot with dark colors on handle. Frame retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with a cleaned spot on top strap, sharp edge wear and slightly thinned back strap. Hammer retains strong bright case colors. Cylinder retains flaked blue in gullets being mostly a blue/gray patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with pitting. 4-33386 JR414 (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
	1304	$3,162.00	COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 5 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 7203L. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. It has 5-shot full fluted cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. About 5,600 of this model revolver was made 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl retains traces of orig blue being mostly a mottled medium patina. Rammer retains bright colors on pivot with dark colors on handle. Frame retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with a cleaned spot on top strap, sharp edge wear and slightly thinned back strap. Hammer retains strong bright case colors. Cylinder retains flaked blue in gullets being mostly a blue/gray patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with pitting. 4-33386 JR414 (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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