COLT ROOT MODEL 3 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT ROOT MODEL 3 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 28. SN 25973. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, pin sight without pointing hand motif, 5-shot full fluted cylinder with 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 80% glossy bright blue with light wear on the bbl and flaking on the frame. Flaked areas have turned a light patina. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina. Hammer retains 60-70% case colors, faded on the outside. Grip is sound with fine wear and retains 97-98% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Could not remove the cylinder pin so the bore was not checked. 4-54471 JR622 (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
	707	$1,782.00	COLT ROOT MODEL 3 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 28. SN 25973. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, pin sight without pointing hand motif, 5-shot full fluted cylinder with 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 80% glossy bright blue with light wear on the bbl and flaking on the frame. Flaked areas have turned a light patina. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina. Hammer retains 60-70% case colors, faded on the outside. Grip is sound with fine wear and retains 97-98% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Could not remove the cylinder pin so the bore was not checked. 4-54471 JR622 (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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