COLT MODEL 1855 1ST MODEL REVOLVING SPORTING RIFLE.

COLT MODEL 1855 1ST MODEL REVOLVING SPORTING RIFLE. SN 377. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, with small dovetailed front sight and squirrel ear rear sight slotted into the top strap. Top flat has the roll-marked address with brackets. Left side of the bbl contains orig full length steel ram-rod with knurled head. Left side of lug has the oiler attachment. Trigger guard is of the dbl prong variety and has 6-shot cylinder with elaborate roll-marked scene of a hunter shooting at three fleeing stags with two shot animals lying on the ground. It is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut stock, with straight grip and crescent steel buttplate. Only about 1,000 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1856-1859 in 6 different bbl lengths. These rifles are rarely ever encountered, and when one is lucky enough to find one, they are almost never in orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all exposed numbers are matching. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue turning a little dull with a few scattered spots of surface rust and a few minor scratches. Frame and lug have striation marks and overall retain about 80% glossy orig blue. Top and bottom tangs and most of the trigger guard are a blue gray patina. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, strong and bright in sheltered areas. Rammer retains bright case colors on the pivot, faded to silver on the handle. Cylinder is a smooth light brown patina and retains 85 to 90% orig hunter and stag scene. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 4-39824 JR419 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2087	$21,850.00	COLT MODEL 1855 1ST MODEL REVOLVING SPORTING RIFLE. SN 377. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 27″ oct to rnd bbl, with small dovetailed front sight and squirrel ear rear sight slotted into the top strap. Top flat has the roll-marked address with brackets. Left side of the bbl contains orig full length steel ram-rod with knurled head. Left side of lug has the oiler attachment. Trigger guard is of the dbl prong variety and has 6-shot cylinder with elaborate roll-marked scene of a hunter shooting at three fleeing stags with two shot animals lying on the ground. It is mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut stock, with straight grip and crescent steel buttplate. Only about 1,000 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1856-1859 in 6 different bbl lengths. These rifles are rarely ever encountered, and when one is lucky enough to find one, they are almost never in orig configuration with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all exposed numbers are matching. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue turning a little dull with a few scattered spots of surface rust and a few minor scratches. Frame and lug have striation marks and overall retain about 80% glossy orig blue. Top and bottom tangs and most of the trigger guard are a blue gray patina. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, strong and bright in sheltered areas. Rammer retains bright case colors on the pivot, faded to silver on the handle. Cylinder is a smooth light brown patina and retains 85 to 90% orig hunter and stag scene. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 4-39824 JR419 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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