FINE COLT REVOLVING RIFLE.

FINE COLT REVOLVING RIFLE. CAL. 36. SN: 1038, all matching. 30” part octagonal bbl, marked “COLT’S PT. / 1856” and “ADDRESS COL. COLT / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” inside fancy brackets on top of the bbl. The cylinder is etched “COL. COLT’S PATENT” and “SPORTING RIFLE” in two lines on either side of the SN. This rifle is equipped with a pivoting leaf rear sight, a ramrod mounted backwards on the left side of the rifle and an oiler, also on the left side. The cylinder scene has three deer running in a forest, one fallen from the gun of the hunter at the rear of the scene. CONDITION: Fine. 40% blue, mostly on the left side of the frame. Cylinder scene is strong. Traces of casehardening color on the loading lever. Light pitting at the front of the bbl and cleaning rod. Stock has minor dents and gouges but retains much of an old varnish. 4-52699 FS151 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	754	$16,100.00	FINE COLT REVOLVING RIFLE. CAL. 36. SN: 1038, all matching. 30” part octagonal bbl, marked “COLT’S PT. / 1856” and “ADDRESS COL. COLT / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” inside fancy brackets on top of the bbl. The cylinder is etched “COL. COLT’S PATENT” and “SPORTING RIFLE” in two lines on either side of the SN. This rifle is equipped with a pivoting leaf rear sight, a ramrod mounted backwards on the left side of the rifle and an oiler, also on the left side. The cylinder scene has three deer running in a forest, one fallen from the gun of the hunter at the rear of the scene. CONDITION: Fine. 40% blue, mostly on the left side of the frame. Cylinder scene is strong. Traces of casehardening color on the loading lever. Light pitting at the front of the bbl and cleaning rod. Stock has minor dents and gouges but retains much of an old varnish. 4-52699 FS151 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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