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1865 mfg. Antique CIVIL WAR COLT M1855 ROOT Sidehammer .31 POCKET Revolver PERCUSSION Self Defense Revolver ELISHA K. ROOT
Guns International #: 103120107 Seller's Inventory #: 250350
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
1865 mfg. Antique CIVIL WAR COLT M1855 ROOT Sidehammer .31 POCKET Revolver
PERCUSSION Self Defense Revolver ELISHA K. ROOT
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Side-hammer Percussion Pocket Revolver, made in 1865 in Hartford, Connecticut. This Samuel Colt design was named for his factory superintendent Elisha K. Root and is a telling example of Colt’s desire to innovate, which was probably the single biggest factor in his success. Though the Colt 1849 Pocket had been introduced only 6 years prior, the “Colonel” attempted to make an improved pocket revolver.
The Root features Colt’s debut of the “creeping” style of loading lever which allowed for better mechanical advantage when loading the gun, Colt’s first solid frame, a hammer mounted on the right side for access to the cylinder axis pin, and a cylinder axis pin which was the point at which the hand turned the cylinder (versus on the cylinder itself). Many good ideas were tested in this design and some would prove worthy to be used in the future. The small parts used in the Root Revolver’s mechanism proved quite fragile.
Interestingly, despite significant impacts the 1855 Root had on the industry, it never reached the “legendary” or “iconic” status and has never been featured in a major film or production!
The overall condition is fine. Bright original nickel finish. The action functions, the cylinder indexes, but it does not tightly lock up. The bore is nicely rifled, contains some shine, but has mostly dimmed. Solid grip with less than average handling wear with some toe chipping. Makers marks are worn, but remain legible.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .31 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#250350
SOLD
Antique: Yes