COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 7 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 7 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 11845. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight with 2-line New York address. It has 5-shot unfluted cylinder with cylinder arbor retaining screw in the side. Cylinder has stagecoach holdup scene and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. About 2,925 of these little revolvers were made toward the end of production between 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & frame retain about 80% orig blue turning to plum on top of bbl and back strap, glossy & bright in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains about 60% thin blue/brown and shows about 80% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip shows moderate wear with a small gouge & light handling & use marks. Half cock notch is missing, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-33387 (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
	1307	$4,312.00	COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 7 SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 11845. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight with 2-line New York address. It has 5-shot unfluted cylinder with cylinder arbor retaining screw in the side. Cylinder has stagecoach holdup scene and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. About 2,925 of these little revolvers were made toward the end of production between 1855-1870. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & frame retain about 80% orig blue turning to plum on top of bbl and back strap, glossy & bright in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains about 60% thin blue/brown and shows about 80% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip shows moderate wear with a small gouge & light handling & use marks. Half cock notch is missing, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-33387 (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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