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Colt Root model 1855 sporting rifle, .36 caliber percussion, 27” octagon to round barrel, brown pa

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Colt Root model 1855 sporting rifle, .36  caliber percussion, 27” octagon to round  barrel, brown pa
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Colt Root model 1855 sporting rifle, .36 caliber percussion, 27” octagon to round barrel, brown patina finish, no serial number visible. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and lightly browned with somescattered light to moderate erosion. Good address on top of frame and patent dates mostly visible between flutes of cylinder. The stocks show recheckering long ago and light refinishing and are fair to good. Somescrew and small parts have been replaced. The hammer is an old replacement. Generally fair to good overall. Est: $1,500 - $3,000