CASED COLT MODEL 1855 NO. 2 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1855 NO. 2 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15487. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with pointing hand motif. Cylinder is round with five chambers and has the cabin Indian fight scene. Mounted with nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined, mahogany Colt casing with compartments in bottom for revolver, a tiny dbl sided eagle & shield flask, a scarce 2-cavity brass “COLTS PATENT” mold with nickeled sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver from a later automatic pistol and a lacquered tin for Eley’s caps. CONDITION: Extremely fine, possibly unfired. Overall retains most of its glossy orig factory blue and case colors with some flaking on bottom of frame and back strap. Cylinder retains about 96-97% glossy orig blue and most of the cabin Indian fight scene with a clear “COLT’S PATENT” panel on the side. Grip has a small chip on left side, otherwise is crisp & clean and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is completely sound with light to moderate storage & handling marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded in lid lining with moderate fading in bottom and damage from the front sight. Flask & mold are crisp & clean retaining virtually all of their orig finish. Cap tin label is chipped & faded. 4-35289 (11,000-14,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2088	$10,350.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1855 NO. 2 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15487. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with pointing hand motif. Cylinder is round with five chambers and has the cabin Indian fight scene. Mounted with nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined, mahogany Colt casing with compartments in bottom for revolver, a tiny dbl sided eagle & shield flask, a scarce 2-cavity brass “COLTS PATENT” mold with nickeled sprue cutter, an L-shaped screwdriver from a later automatic pistol and a lacquered tin for Eley’s caps. CONDITION: Extremely fine, possibly unfired. Overall retains most of its glossy orig factory blue and case colors with some flaking on bottom of frame and back strap. Cylinder retains about 96-97% glossy orig blue and most of the cabin Indian fight scene with a clear “COLT’S PATENT” panel on the side. Grip has a small chip on left side, otherwise is crisp & clean and retains about all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is completely sound with light to moderate storage & handling marks and retains about all of its orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded in lid lining with moderate fading in bottom and damage from the front sight. Flask & mold are crisp & clean retaining virtually all of their orig finish. Cap tin label is chipped & faded. 4-35289 (11,000-14,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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