#4870 Colt Model 1855 “Root” revolver, Series 5A, 4-1/2”x31cal (fairly scarce variation!),
Guns International #: 100504309 Seller's Inventory #: #4870
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 35
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#4870 Colt Model 1855 “Root” revolver, Series 5A, 4-1/2”x31cal (fairly scarce variation!), fine smooth grey metal with VG markings. But what is VERY unusual is the fact that this little Colt Root is actually functioning smoothly and well! Only equalled in their fragility by the Model 1877 D/A “Lightnings”, the 1855 Root model almost caused Colt to go bankrupt in the late 1850s due to being unreliable when reliability was needed! Fortunately both the 1849 and 1851 models were extremely reliable and successful as well, so Colt survived. Fitted also with a lanyard ring, the main deficits to this otherwise well above average (and quite scarce) Colt are the one-piece grip, which has several cracks and repairs to slivers, and a spot at the front left side of the barrel where there is a shallow cut, as if someone was going to whack off a piece of the barrel. About VG as described. $1075
SOLD
Antique: Yes