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Rare Circa 1856 mfr. COLT Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Rifle CIVIL WAR Full-Stock Rifle in .56 with 5-Shot Cylinder!
Guns International #: 101988857 Seller's Inventory #: 220030
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Civil War Revolvers
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
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Description:
Rare Circa 1856 mfr. COLT Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Rifle CIVIL WAR
Full-Stock Rifle in .56 with 5-Shot Cylinder!
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 Revolving Full-Stock Rifle, manufactured circa 1856 in Hartford, Connecticut. Most of us have seen a Colt “Sidehammer” revolver, but few have had the pleasure of seeing one of these revolving carbines. These sidehammers also go by the nickname “Root” thanks to the involvement of Elisha K. Root, who was instrumental to the early success of Colt Manufacturing.
The Colt Revolving Rifle of 1855, named the “Model 1855”, was an effort by Colt to provide the repeating action of a revolver in a rifle and carbine format. The Model 1855 was available in three calibers, those being .36, .44, and .56. The .36 and .44 calibers came with a six-shot cylinder, while the .56 caliber had a five-shot. This carbine held a distinct advantage over the muskets of the day, being able to reel off multiple shots in a matter of seconds as compared to the single-shot muskets.
The Model 1855 was truly the first glimpse of what would become the long guns used in the “Wild West”. The Model 1855 was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1855, but full-scale use didn’t take place until 1857, due to the possibility of chain-firing. After firing off a round, hot gas was generated in and around the cylinder that settled in different parts of the chamber. This would result in a “cook-off”, where the remaining unfired rounds would ignite. This would result in injury to the support arm of the man firing the carbine or anyone unlucky enough to be near the front section of the gun.
Sources state that between 4,435 and 4,712 rifles were purchased by the U.S. government for use during the American Civil War. The large capacity no doubt added the much-needed firepower for Federal forces and proved extremely deadly in the hands of a Union soldier. Known actions involving the Model 1855 include the Battle of Chickamauga in September of 1863. There are even noted versions fitted with scopes used by sharpshooters. Its 4,400+ production total, along with its use in the American Civil War, make this carbine a very rare and sought-after firearm to obtain today.
The overall condition is good. Patina throughout with some flash pitting around the action. The action is functional with a strong mainspring and positive cock notches. The cylinder indexes but lockup is intermittent, depending on the chamber. The markings are still quite legible. The numbers match. The bore is dim as expected and is smoothbore. The stock shows wear and age and remains solid. A rarity from the period leading up to and including the American Civil War!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 31 inches.
Caliber: .56 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$8,935
#220030
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Antique: Yes