COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK SPORTING RIFLE.

COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK SPORTING RIFLE. SN 2849. Cal. 44. This is an attractive deluxe sporter with checkered oiled walnut stock and an unusual bright “sky blue” finish. Other sporting rifles are found with similar features to this gun, including 24″ part oct/rnd bbl, crescent shaped buttplate, 6-shot cylinder and 2-line Colt patent and address on top strap. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. The bbl is gray/brown with thin plum colored finish. The frame, cylinder and trigger guard have an unusual “sky blue” finish that is 60% intact with balance turning plum. This is not a normal color associated with Colt sporting arms and may have been applied after manufacture, however it was possibly orig as no changes to surface can be detected as when guns are normally refinished. The hammer also has a most unusual surface with body painted or Japanned black. The sides of ear of hammer are however still bright. We have not encountered surfaces quite like this before and gun is indeed 100% orig. Stocks are fine overall, well fit, buttstock is cross hatched and raised grain is still present in areas. Wood used in buttstock has a more attractive color than the typical straight grain normally seen on Colt rifles of this era. Stocks are oil finished and have a few dings, dents and scratches. Wooden ramrod with brass tips is very good. 4-48392 JS44 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2000	$8,625.00	COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK SPORTING RIFLE. SN 2849. Cal. 44. This is an attractive deluxe sporter with checkered oiled walnut stock and an unusual bright “sky blue” finish. Other sporting rifles are found with similar features to this gun, including 24″ part oct/rnd bbl, crescent shaped buttplate, 6-shot cylinder and 2-line Colt patent and address on top strap. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. The bbl is gray/brown with thin plum colored finish. The frame, cylinder and trigger guard have an unusual “sky blue” finish that is 60% intact with balance turning plum. This is not a normal color associated with Colt sporting arms and may have been applied after manufacture, however it was possibly orig as no changes to surface can be detected as when guns are normally refinished. The hammer also has a most unusual surface with body painted or Japanned black. The sides of ear of hammer are however still bright. We have not encountered surfaces quite like this before and gun is indeed 100% orig. Stocks are fine overall, well fit, buttstock is cross hatched and raised grain is still present in areas. Wood used in buttstock has a more attractive color than the typical straight grain normally seen on Colt rifles of this era. Stocks are oil finished and have a few dings, dents and scratches. Wooden ramrod with brass tips is very good. 4-48392 JS44 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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