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Colt Root Model 1855 Sidehammer .28 Cal Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Colt Root Model 1855 Sidehammer .28 Cal Revolver
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For sale in this lot is an exceptional example of a Colt "Root" Model 1855, five-shot, side-hammer revolver, chambered for .28 Caliber. The Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer, also known as the Colt Root Revolver - Named after Elisha K. Root who was Colt’s factory foreman and general superintendent - was Colt's only percussion handgun built on the solid frame principle and featured a side-hammer, mounted on the right side of the frame, a spur trigger, a cylinder pin entering from the rear and one-piece grips secured to the back-strap. The Root was manufactured between 1855 to 1870 - This being a serial number 20371, attributing it to "Model 2" status. The Model 2 Root Revolver utilizes a 3 1/2" octagon barrel, blue'd frame & barrel, case hardened cylinder & hammer, underlug cartridge rammer, integral nipples, and the "Cabin and Indian" scene engraved in the cylinder. Additionally, the revolver is marked with the correct roll-stamping, reading "COLT'S PT. - 1855" with the pointing finger motif, and "ADRESS COL. COLT - HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." all on the top of the barrel, "COLT'S PATENT" on the cylinder, and matching serial numbers on the butt of the grips, underneath the underlug ram-rod, and on the cylinder. Overall, the revolver shows very-good collectors grade condition. The revolver boasts excellent finish retention, with light scattered wear to the blue'd finish, very-good walnut grips, and good remnants of case-hardening on the hammer. The revolver also has very-good mechanical condition, with a tight action, in good time, with strong cylinder lock-up. The revolver qualifies as an Antique Handgun and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 20371.