CASED COLT MODEL 3 1855 ROOT REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 3 1855 ROOT REVOLVER. Cal. 28. SN 13058. Blue finish, 3-1/2″ oct bbl with 2-line pointing hand motif address with serifs. It has 1-pc walnut grip. It is accompanied by its orig mahogany Colt casing with maroon velvet lining, compartmented for a tiny brass 2-cavity mold with iron sprue cutter, a brass dbl sided E Pluribus Unum flask and an orig Colt turn screw with an Eley cap tin. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & frame retain 75-80% bright orig blue with some flaking on the bbl which has turned to light patina. Cylinder is a blue/brown patina and retains about 75% Indian fight scene. Grip is fine with a replaced sliver at the right heel and slight reduction on the left heel and retains most of a fine refinish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore could not be examined as the cylinder pin could not be removed. Case is very fine with numerous small nicks, dings & scratches, slightly faded interior with light soil. Mold is slightly dinged with a heavy dark patina. Flask has 4 or 5 small dents and a replaced spring screw with an old cleaned patina. Turn screw has cracked handle & pitted blade. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54714 JR667 (2,500-3,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	705	$2,875.00	CASED COLT MODEL 3 1855 ROOT REVOLVER. Cal. 28. SN 13058. Blue finish, 3-1/2″ oct bbl with 2-line pointing hand motif address with serifs. It has 1-pc walnut grip. It is accompanied by its orig mahogany Colt casing with maroon velvet lining, compartmented for a tiny brass 2-cavity mold with iron sprue cutter, a brass dbl sided E Pluribus Unum flask and an orig Colt turn screw with an Eley cap tin. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & frame retain 75-80% bright orig blue with some flaking on the bbl which has turned to light patina. Cylinder is a blue/brown patina and retains about 75% Indian fight scene. Grip is fine with a replaced sliver at the right heel and slight reduction on the left heel and retains most of a fine refinish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore could not be examined as the cylinder pin could not be removed. Case is very fine with numerous small nicks, dings & scratches, slightly faded interior with light soil. Mold is slightly dinged with a heavy dark patina. Flask has 4 or 5 small dents and a replaced spring screw with an old cleaned patina. Turn screw has cracked handle & pitted blade. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54714 JR667 (2,500-3,500) 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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