CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11619. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight, 5-shot unfluted cyl with stagecoach holdup scene and screw retained cyl pin. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an English-style oak casing with scalloped-edge plate in the lid, that is green velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for a revolver, a tiny bag-shaped flask and a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter. Also accompanied by a small laquered cap tin. Case has a mortised brass lock in front.` CONDITION: Fine with matching cyl, grip was not checked. Bbl & cyl are a mottled gray/brown patina with traces of orig blue. Cyl retains about 50% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains 92-93% glossy orig blue, beginning to thin on backstrap. Grip has a repair in left edge, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a wiped-on finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. Case has one loose corner n the lid, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil and wear. Flask has a small repair and two or three tiny dents, otherwise is very fine. Mold is somewhat battered with numerous nicks & dings. 4-37583 (3,000-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2333	$0.00	CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 7 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11619. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight, 5-shot unfluted cyl with stagecoach holdup scene and screw retained cyl pin. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an English-style oak casing with scalloped-edge plate in the lid, that is green velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for a revolver, a tiny bag-shaped flask and a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold without sprue cutter. Also accompanied by a small laquered cap tin. Case has a mortised brass lock in front.` CONDITION: Fine with matching cyl, grip was not checked. Bbl & cyl are a mottled gray/brown patina with traces of orig blue. Cyl retains about 50% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains 92-93% glossy orig blue, beginning to thin on backstrap. Grip has a repair in left edge, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of a wiped-on finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. Case has one loose corner n the lid, otherwise is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil and wear. Flask has a small repair and two or three tiny dents, otherwise is very fine. Mold is somewhat battered with numerous nicks & dings. 4-37583 (3,000-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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