CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11343. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. It has usual 5-shot unfluted cylinder with screw in the side and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a purple velvet relined left hand Colt casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” steel mold with sprue cutter, a dbl sided eagle & stars flask and a red enameled tin of Eley’s caps. Case is missing the mortised lock from the front edge and there is some damage to the dust shield with the broken pieces present. Case is brass bound with rectangular brass escutcheon for the lock. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains being an overall dark brown attic patina with light to moderate pitting on frame and fine pitting on cylinder. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about 60% orig varnish. Hammer will not catch in the half or full cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a shrunken top with old repairs to the bottom and retains most of a restored finish. Relined interior is fine. Flask has dents on both sides and retains traces of finish on one side showing heavy wear. Mold is a plum/brown patina with light to moderate pitting. Cap tin is fine. 4-39447 JR247 (500-800)

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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	2276	$920.00	CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11343. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address. It has usual 5-shot unfluted cylinder with screw in the side and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a purple velvet relined left hand Colt casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” steel mold with sprue cutter, a dbl sided eagle & stars flask and a red enameled tin of Eley’s caps. Case is missing the mortised lock from the front edge and there is some damage to the dust shield with the broken pieces present. Case is brass bound with rectangular brass escutcheon for the lock. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains being an overall dark brown attic patina with light to moderate pitting on frame and fine pitting on cylinder. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about 60% orig varnish. Hammer will not catch in the half or full cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case has a shrunken top with old repairs to the bottom and retains most of a restored finish. Relined interior is fine. Flask has dents on both sides and retains traces of finish on one side showing heavy wear. Mold is a plum/brown patina with light to moderate pitting. Cap tin is fine. 4-39447 JR247 (500-800) 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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