COLT ROOT MODEL 5 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT ROOT MODEL 5 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 7158. Blued finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, New York address, British proofed on the bbl & cylinder with an “L” behind the serial number. The right side of the frame under the hammer has the caliber marking. It is fitted with 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 20-25% flaked blue, stronger in the sheltered areas with the flaked areas a light patina. Frame retains 70-75% strong bright orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina. Cylinder retains about 95% strong bright orig blue. Grip is sound with minor wear, retains about 88-90% orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-54472 JR623 (1,500-2,500)

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
	706	$1,840.00	COLT ROOT MODEL 5 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 7158. Blued finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, New York address, British proofed on the bbl & cylinder with an “L” behind the serial number. The right side of the frame under the hammer has the caliber marking. It is fitted with 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 20-25% flaked blue, stronger in the sheltered areas with the flaked areas a light patina. Frame retains 70-75% strong bright orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina. Cylinder retains about 95% strong bright orig blue. Grip is sound with minor wear, retains about 88-90% orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-54472 JR623 (1,500-2,500) 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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