COLT MODEL 1855 MILITARY RIFLE.

COLT MODEL 1855 MILITARY RIFLE. SN 2146. Cal. 56. 31-3/16″ oct to rnd bbl three leaf flip up rear sight top flute of receiver is marked “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. USA”. 5 shot fluted cylinder, one of which is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10TH, 1850”. Left side of receiver behind recoil shield is marked “COLTS PATENT/NOVEMBER 24, 1857”. Mounted with walnut stock, steel buttplate with trap door. Gun is iron mounted complete with sling swivels and small brass nosecap. Gun was not disassembled to check for matching serial numbers, however, external numbers visible all matched, and gun appears all orig. This was a popular Civil War era rifle purchased by U.S. Government, and by private contract such as this gun with no government inspector’s marks. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains no orig blue but most of bbl is plum with small areas of pin-prick pitting and light nicks and scratches. Bbl bands show some orig blue turning plum with scattered nicks and scratches. Frame, cylinder, and hammer show tiny traces of orig blue overall being brown/gray with scattered dings and scratches. Mechanics are strong and functional. Bore exhibits very crisp distinct rifling. Buttstock and forestock are sound with a few minor nicks and dings. 4-48626 JS41 (7,000-9,000)

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
	2003	$10,350.00	COLT MODEL 1855 MILITARY RIFLE. SN 2146. Cal. 56. 31-3/16″ oct to rnd bbl three leaf flip up rear sight top flute of receiver is marked “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. USA”. 5 shot fluted cylinder, one of which is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10TH, 1850”. Left side of receiver behind recoil shield is marked “COLTS PATENT/NOVEMBER 24, 1857”. Mounted with walnut stock, steel buttplate with trap door. Gun is iron mounted complete with sling swivels and small brass nosecap. Gun was not disassembled to check for matching serial numbers, however, external numbers visible all matched, and gun appears all orig. This was a popular Civil War era rifle purchased by U.S. Government, and by private contract such as this gun with no government inspector’s marks. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains no orig blue but most of bbl is plum with small areas of pin-prick pitting and light nicks and scratches. Bbl bands show some orig blue turning plum with scattered nicks and scratches. Frame, cylinder, and hammer show tiny traces of orig blue overall being brown/gray with scattered dings and scratches. Mechanics are strong and functional. Bore exhibits very crisp distinct rifling. Buttstock and forestock are sound with a few minor nicks and dings. 4-48626 JS41 (7,000-9,000) 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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