RARE FACTORY CASED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVERS.

RARE FACTORY CASED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVERS. Cal. 31. SN 6925 & 6934. Model 5 revolvers with 3-1/2″ rnd bbls, full fluted cylinders, blued finish with 1-pc walnut grips. They are accompanied an orig Colt casing 11-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ x 2″ that is lined with dark forest green velvet, compartmented in the bottom for the two revolvers, a tiny Colt’s Patent, iron 2-cavity mold, an equally small orig double sided spread winged eagle flask and an orig wood handled turn screw along with an “L” shaped screwdriver. EX-Raymond Green Collection. CONDITION: #6925: Bbl retains about 50% glossy bright blue, mostly on the right side and sheltered areas with the balance light patina. Cylinder retains about 90% glossy bright blue and the frame 65-70% glossy blue with the backstrap flaked to mostly light patina. Hammer & rammer retain most of their orig case colors. Mechanics are crisp, bright bore with a spot or two of light pitting. Grip has a few chips with about 97% varnish. #6934: Bbl retains 20-30% orig blue with the balance light patina. Cylinder retains about 70% bright blue mixed with a light patina and light rust on the rear edge. Frame retains about 80% glossy bright blue with a flaked spot on the backstrap. Hammer & rammer retain most of their orig case colors. Grip is crisp with about 99% orig varnish. Good mechanics. Appears the tip of the cylinder pin is broken. Bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid and a stress crack in the bottom with slightly warped lid, otherwise retains most of its orig bright varnish. Lining is fine, lightly soiled. Mold retains about 98% orig blue and the flask has one small dent and is near new. Turn screw is also fine. 4-53818 (18,000-28,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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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	704	$0.00	RARE FACTORY CASED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVERS. Cal. 31. SN 6925 & 6934. Model 5 revolvers with 3-1/2″ rnd bbls, full fluted cylinders, blued finish with 1-pc walnut grips. They are accompanied an orig Colt casing 11-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ x 2″ that is lined with dark forest green velvet, compartmented in the bottom for the two revolvers, a tiny Colt’s Patent, iron 2-cavity mold, an equally small orig double sided spread winged eagle flask and an orig wood handled turn screw along with an “L” shaped screwdriver. EX-Raymond Green Collection. CONDITION: #6925: Bbl retains about 50% glossy bright blue, mostly on the right side and sheltered areas with the balance light patina. Cylinder retains about 90% glossy bright blue and the frame 65-70% glossy blue with the backstrap flaked to mostly light patina. Hammer & rammer retain most of their orig case colors. Mechanics are crisp, bright bore with a spot or two of light pitting. Grip has a few chips with about 97% varnish. #6934: Bbl retains 20-30% orig blue with the balance light patina. Cylinder retains about 70% bright blue mixed with a light patina and light rust on the rear edge. Frame retains about 80% glossy bright blue with a flaked spot on the backstrap. Hammer & rammer retain most of their orig case colors. Grip is crisp with about 99% orig varnish. Good mechanics. Appears the tip of the cylinder pin is broken. Bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid and a stress crack in the bottom with slightly warped lid, otherwise retains most of its orig bright varnish. Lining is fine, lightly soiled. Mold retains about 98% orig blue and the flask has one small dent and is near new. Turn screw is also fine. 4-53818 (18,000-28,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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