COLT 1855 MODEL 5 ROOT SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT 1855 MODEL 5 ROOT SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 3090. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2” rnd bbl, pin front sight with New York address. It has a 5-shot fluted cylinder with 1-pc ivory grip. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains 25-30% flaked orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina with wrench marks about center point. Frame retains about 60% orig blue, glossy & strong in sheltered areas, flaked & worn to a medium patina elsewhere. Cylinder retains about 50% orig blue, mostly in flutes. Grip has a repaired chip in toe, exhibits shrinking with several age lines and retains a light mellow patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-59623 WD453 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1405	$1,265.00	COLT 1855 MODEL 5 ROOT SIDEHAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 3090. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2” rnd bbl, pin front sight with New York address. It has a 5-shot fluted cylinder with 1-pc ivory grip. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains 25-30% flaked orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina with wrench marks about center point. Frame retains about 60% orig blue, glossy & strong in sheltered areas, flaked & worn to a medium patina elsewhere. Cylinder retains about 50% orig blue, mostly in flutes. Grip has a repaired chip in toe, exhibits shrinking with several age lines and retains a light mellow patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-59623 WD453 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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