COLT MODEL 4 ROOT 1855 SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 4 ROOT 1855 SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2080. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl and is mounted with 1-pc ivory grip numbered “22082” on inside. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,249 of this series produced before the model was discontinued in about 1870. They proved to be a popular pocket revolver with citizens from all walks of life. They are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip as noted above. Bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being a smooth medium brown patina; frame retains about 75% orig blue with gray/brown backstrap; cyl retains 75-80% thin blue, stronger in the flutes. Grip has a small chip in the toe with some minor age lines and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-46423 (3,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	1472	$2,300.00	COLT MODEL 4 ROOT 1855 SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2080. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl and is mounted with 1-pc ivory grip numbered “22082” on inside. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,249 of this series produced before the model was discontinued in about 1870. They proved to be a popular pocket revolver with citizens from all walks of life. They are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip as noted above. Bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being a smooth medium brown patina; frame retains about 75% orig blue with gray/brown backstrap; cyl retains 75-80% thin blue, stronger in the flutes. Grip has a small chip in the toe with some minor age lines and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-46423 (3,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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