CASED COLT MODEL 1855 TYPE 3 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1855 TYPE 3 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 28598. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and Colt’s Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has full fluted 5-shot cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig Colt Root mahogany, red velvet lined casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” brass mold without sprue cutter, a rare dbl sided peacock flask and a tin of Goldmark’s percussion caps. Front compartment contains a functioning key. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains about 80% thinning orig blue with the loss areas mostly flaked to a medium patina with wear on back strap. Grip is sound with a few nicks in the edge and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is completely sound with moderate storage & handling marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior lining is bright with moderate soil and one loose partition. Flask is fine with no visible dents and retains a medium mustard patina. Mold is also fine. 4-35298 JR213 (3,750-4,750)

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
	2094	$4,255.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1855 TYPE 3 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 28598. Cal. 28. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and Colt’s Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has full fluted 5-shot cylinder and 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig Colt Root mahogany, red velvet lined casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” brass mold without sprue cutter, a rare dbl sided peacock flask and a tin of Goldmark’s percussion caps. Front compartment contains a functioning key. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains about 80% thinning orig blue with the loss areas mostly flaked to a medium patina with wear on back strap. Grip is sound with a few nicks in the edge and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Case is completely sound with moderate storage & handling marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior lining is bright with moderate soil and one loose partition. Flask is fine with no visible dents and retains a medium mustard patina. Mold is also fine. 4-35298 JR213 (3,750-4,750) 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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