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Colt Model 1855 2nd Type Root Pocket Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt Model 1855 2nd Type Root Pocket Revolver
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Colt Model 1855 2nd Type Root Percussion Spurtrigger Pocket Revolver, #4457, .28 cal., 3.5'' octagonal barrel having the two-line ''+Colt's Pt. Address Col. Colt / 1855 Hartford, CT. U.S.A.+'' address flanked by inward-pointing hands, and a dovetailed blade front sight, round cylinder with rolled ''Indians and Cabin'' scene, exterior hammer mounted at right side, distinctive spurtrigger, cylinder pin enters rear of frame, one-piece varnished walnut grips. Light vine hand engraving appears on barrel flats, on frame below barrel and along top and bottom straps, and along either side of backstrap. Originally blued and case hardened finishes. Condition is good, having perhaps been rusted and vigorously cleaned to bright metal with softened markings and no cylinder scene remaining; the serial number on buttstrap is only partially visible but matching. Grips are very good, smooth and undamaged, having geometric inlays in a lighter wood on both sides. Action is non-operative; bore appears clean. Est.: $350-$550. (Antique)