CASED INSCRIBED & ENGRAVED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Revised: 3/14/2009

Correction to Typographical Error in Catalogue: Serial Number is “11232-IE” (the “IE” stands for ivory & engraved, which is correct)

CASED INSCRIBED & ENGRAVED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 112321E. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, 2-line New York address and mounted with 1-pc ivory grip. Engraved in early vine style with light coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background. Back strap is engraved in period script “J.N. Burgess”. It has 5-shot cylinder with screw through side retaining the cylinder pin. Serial number on butt is unusual in the extreme in that it is six digits followed by an “E” when the highest recorded serial number observed by this cataloguer is approx. 30,000 which was for the Model 3 with oct bbl. Apparently the workman applying serial numbers got carried away or had one too many beers for lunch and whacked an extra “1” while applying the number. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a scarce brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter having an “H” on right side, a 2-sided early eagle flask and two other compartments containing bullets & balls. The lock escutcheon is replaced with light colored wood. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains 30-40% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, blue/gray patina elsewhere. There is a small gouge on bbl and moderate wear elsewhere. Cylinder has light to moderate pitting, front & rear and retains about 50% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip has a couple of very minor age lines and may be an old replacement as it does not fit perfectly and overall retains a wonderful golden mellow ivory patina. Hammer will not catch in half cock or full cock notches and the hand jams in one of notches. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. Case has had lid reglued, otherwise is sound with heavily faded interior and soil in bottom with damage from front sight. Mold & flask are fine. 4-35920 JR36 (5,000-8,000)

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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	2089	$0.00	Revised: 3/14/2009 Correction to Typographical Error in Catalogue: Serial Number is “11232-IE” (the “IE” stands for ivory & engraved, which is correct) CASED INSCRIBED & ENGRAVED COLT 1855 ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 112321E. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, 2-line New York address and mounted with 1-pc ivory grip. Engraved in early vine style with light coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background. Back strap is engraved in period script “J.N. Burgess”. It has 5-shot cylinder with screw through side retaining the cylinder pin. Serial number on butt is unusual in the extreme in that it is six digits followed by an “E” when the highest recorded serial number observed by this cataloguer is approx. 30,000 which was for the Model 3 with oct bbl. Apparently the workman applying serial numbers got carried away or had one too many beers for lunch and whacked an extra “1” while applying the number. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a scarce brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter having an “H” on right side, a 2-sided early eagle flask and two other compartments containing bullets & balls. The lock escutcheon is replaced with light colored wood. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains 30-40% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, blue/gray patina elsewhere. There is a small gouge on bbl and moderate wear elsewhere. Cylinder has light to moderate pitting, front & rear and retains about 50% stagecoach holdup scene. Grip has a couple of very minor age lines and may be an old replacement as it does not fit perfectly and overall retains a wonderful golden mellow ivory patina. Hammer will not catch in half cock or full cock notches and the hand jams in one of notches. Strong bore, dark in the grooves. Case has had lid reglued, otherwise is sound with heavily faded interior and soil in bottom with damage from front sight. Mold & flask are fine. 4-35920 JR36 (5,000-8,000) 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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