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Colt Model 1855 First Model sporting rifle, .36 cal., 24" round barrel, retaining original side mo

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:7,000.00 USD
Colt Model 1855 First Model sporting rifle,  .36 cal., 24  round barrel, retaining  original side mo
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Colt Model 1855 First Model sporting rifle, .36 cal., 24" round barrel, retaining original side mounted cleaning rod and oiler, serial #274. The rifle retains 50-70% original blue drifting on the edges with some spotting and erosion down the left side, some light cleaning of these areas and some minor pitting. The barrel address is sharp and crisp; the cylinder shows Colts patent, sporting rifle, with 75% original cylinderscene. The stock is very good+ to near fine with 90% varnish, a few dings and mars, excellent wood to metal fit; case hardening still showing on early butt plate. The original rear and front sight are retained,the action is good, the interior near excellent. Only approximately 1,000 of these early rifles were manufactured and they are hard to find in this nice condition especially with rod and oiler. Est.:$14,000-$28,000