CASED INSCRIBED MODEL 5 COLT 1855 SIDEHAMMER ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED Y.M. REIGHTER.

CASED INSCRIBED MODEL 5 COLT 1855 SIDEHAMMER ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED Y.M. REIGHTER. SN 7409. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, with brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl with patent date in one flute and is mounted with a 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has last three digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “Y.M. Reighter”. The “Y” could be a “G”. Accompanied by a spectacular, burgundy velvet lined, orig Colt rosewood casing with empty plaque in the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a dbl-sided eagle & stars flask, a blued steel 28 caliber 2-cavity bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and two pieces of a steel cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 5,599 of these revolvers produced before the model 1855 was discontinued in about 1870. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains about 25% thin orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance a smooth blue/gray patina; rammer & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas; cyl retains traces of blue in the flutes. Grip has a chip and hairline crack in the right heel and overall shows light wear and retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine to moderate pitting. Case is extremely fine with a few light handling & storage scratches and overall retains most of its bright orig varnish; interior retains most of its bright burgundy color in the lid and lightly faded in the bottom with moderate soil; flask retains about 75% orig finish with a rusted spring; mold has several nicks & dings on the sides with crisp clean cavities and retains most of its strong blue; other accessories are fine. 4-46695 JR172 (5,000-8,000)

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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	1521	$4,025.00	CASED INSCRIBED MODEL 5 COLT 1855 SIDEHAMMER ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED Y.M. REIGHTER. SN 7409. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, with brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl with patent date in one flute and is mounted with a 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has last three digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “Y.M. Reighter”. The “Y” could be a “G”. Accompanied by a spectacular, burgundy velvet lined, orig Colt rosewood casing with empty plaque in the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a dbl-sided eagle & stars flask, a blued steel 28 caliber 2-cavity bullet & ball “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and two pieces of a steel cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 5,599 of these revolvers produced before the model 1855 was discontinued in about 1870. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains about 25% thin orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance a smooth blue/gray patina; rammer & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas; cyl retains traces of blue in the flutes. Grip has a chip and hairline crack in the right heel and overall shows light wear and retains 95-96% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine to moderate pitting. Case is extremely fine with a few light handling & storage scratches and overall retains most of its bright orig varnish; interior retains most of its bright burgundy color in the lid and lightly faded in the bottom with moderate soil; flask retains about 75% orig finish with a rusted spring; mold has several nicks & dings on the sides with crisp clean cavities and retains most of its strong blue; other accessories are fine. 4-46695 JR172 (5,000-8,000) 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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