COLT 1855 1ST MODEL MILITARY RIFLE.

COLT 1855 1ST MODEL MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 44. SN 12. Rare military rifle of which about 300 were produced in this caliber. It has 31-3/8” oct to rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug for socket bayonet, a 3-leaf rear sight graduated 100 to 500 yards and is mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, replacement buttstock with straight grip and orig brass buttplate with trap. It has a full length forearm with brass tip and two bands, the middle of which has a sling swivel with corresponding swivel on bottom tang. It has an orig iron cleaning rod with knurled head. It has a 6-shot fluted cyl and spurs before and after triggerguard. The serial number was observed on bottom of frame, bottom tang, back of cyl, cyl pin and toe of buttplate. No further disassembly was attempted to check elsewhere. Top tang has Colt Patent markings and a tiny “U.S.” Accompanied by a “US” marked socket bayonet with 18-1/8” triangle shaped blade marked on right side of socket “V / 62”. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains traces of orig blue mixed with some artificial aging and fine pitting. Receiver shows moderate pitting with some artificial aging. Cyl is a smooth, artificially aged patina with traces of orig patent markings and some fine pitting. Stock is a wonderful replacement and retains most of a bright custom finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with heavy pitting. Bayonet has a smooth, cleaned patina with a few spots of light rust and scattered discoloration. 4-30504 JR78 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	199C	$0.00	COLT 1855 1ST MODEL MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 44. SN 12. Rare military rifle of which about 300 were produced in this caliber. It has 31-3/8” oct to rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug for socket bayonet, a 3-leaf rear sight graduated 100 to 500 yards and is mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, replacement buttstock with straight grip and orig brass buttplate with trap. It has a full length forearm with brass tip and two bands, the middle of which has a sling swivel with corresponding swivel on bottom tang. It has an orig iron cleaning rod with knurled head. It has a 6-shot fluted cyl and spurs before and after triggerguard. The serial number was observed on bottom of frame, bottom tang, back of cyl, cyl pin and toe of buttplate. No further disassembly was attempted to check elsewhere. Top tang has Colt Patent markings and a tiny “U.S.” Accompanied by a “US” marked socket bayonet with 18-1/8” triangle shaped blade marked on right side of socket “V / 62”. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains traces of orig blue mixed with some artificial aging and fine pitting. Receiver shows moderate pitting with some artificial aging. Cyl is a smooth, artificially aged patina with traces of orig patent markings and some fine pitting. Stock is a wonderful replacement and retains most of a bright custom finish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with heavy pitting. Bayonet has a smooth, cleaned patina with a few spots of light rust and scattered discoloration. 4-30504 JR78 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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