COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK SPORTING RIFLE.

COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 36. SN not visible externally, number “1302” appears on the cylinder pin and inside the trigger guard. Fine little sporting rifle with 24” oct to rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight with an unusual 2-leaf ladder rear sight, missing the aperture from the slide. Standard frame markings with serpentine trigger guard. The forearm has a German silver nosecap and wedge escutcheons. The replacement buttstock is highly figured and has a replacement buttplate. CONDITION: Bbl retains a mottled dark brown patina with moderate pitting, heavier on the bottom rail. . Frame is a cleaned, artificially aged patina with light pitting. Wood is fine with most of its custom finish. Mechanics are fine. Bore is strong with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-52230 JR67 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1367	$4,600.00	COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 36. SN not visible externally, number “1302” appears on the cylinder pin and inside the trigger guard. Fine little sporting rifle with 24” oct to rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mountain front sight with an unusual 2-leaf ladder rear sight, missing the aperture from the slide. Standard frame markings with serpentine trigger guard. The forearm has a German silver nosecap and wedge escutcheons. The replacement buttstock is highly figured and has a replacement buttplate. CONDITION: Bbl retains a mottled dark brown patina with moderate pitting, heavier on the bottom rail. . Frame is a cleaned, artificially aged patina with light pitting. Wood is fine with most of its custom finish. Mechanics are fine. Bore is strong with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-52230 JR67 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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