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INSCRIBED/IDENTIFIED EARLY REFERENCED COLT ROOT REVOLVER Guns International #: 102798690 Seller's Inventory #: #IR101 Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Yankee Collector Company: Yankee Collector Member Since: 3/14/15 First Name: Richard Last Name: Gersten State: Illinois Zip: 60631 Country: United States Phone: (708) 786-8630 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 16 Total Number of Listings: 115 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Personal or Bank Check Description: Inscribed/Identified early Colt Root model 1855 revolver, .31 caliber, 5-shot, this exact revolver is referenced in "COLT'S HISTORY AND HEROES, BY JOHN G. HAMILTON, PAGE #19". Serial #2939, backstrap engraved "ANDREW WALTERS FROM HIS SHOPMATES, NEW YORK 6 JUNE 1861". Authorities that have viewed this inscription believe that it was engraved at the Colt factory.  The metal overall is a mottled grey patina. Very good+ barrel & cylinder markings. Very fine mechanics. Grips are very good+ with much original varnish remaining, some scuffing to bottom edges. Andrew A. Walters enlisted 07/01/1861 and was assigned to the 79th New York Infantry (Highlanders) as a Private. Records show he deserted 07/23/1861 at Bull Run, VA. Accompanied by a folder of information. Inscribed early Colt Root revolvers are uncommon. From my personal collection. SOLD Antique: Yes