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Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
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Guns International #: 101189054
Seller's Inventory #: 6569
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
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Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
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Active Listings: 1078
Total Listings: 42561
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
Description:
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
DESIRABLE Antebellum Pocket Revolver
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 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, however upscaling them into the 1855 series of Revolving Rifles and Shotguns seemed to help. Colt is even known to have experimented with the Root design on a Dragoon pistol, a precursor to the 1860 Army. Overall about 44,000 Root Revolvers were made from 1855-1870, much fewer than the 1849 Pocket with 340,000 produced. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield.
This revolver has a 5-shot capacity of .28 caliber ball. The cylinder is fully fluted. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1855 HARTFORD CT. USA”. The barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1860”.
The overall condition is very good. Traces of the original blue finish remain throughout. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in great shape. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great example of one of Colt’s most distinct revolvers!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .28 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1950
#6569
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Description:
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
DESIRABLE Antebellum Pocket Revolver
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 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, however upscaling them into the 1855 series of Revolving Rifles and Shotguns seemed to help. Colt is even known to have experimented with the Root design on a Dragoon pistol, a precursor to the 1860 Army. Overall about 44,000 Root Revolvers were made from 1855-1870, much fewer than the 1849 Pocket with 340,000 produced. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield.
This revolver has a 5-shot capacity of .28 caliber ball. The cylinder is fully fluted. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1855 HARTFORD CT. USA”. The barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1860”.
The overall condition is very good. Traces of the original blue finish remain throughout. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in great shape. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great example of one of Colt’s most distinct revolvers!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .28 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1950
#6569
SOLD
Antique: Yes
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Guns International #: 101189054
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1078
Total Listings: 42561
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
Description: Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861 DESIRABLE Antebellum Pocket Revolver Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 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, however upscaling them into the 1855 series of Revolving Rifles and Shotguns seemed to help. Colt is even known to have experimented with the Root design on a Dragoon pistol, a precursor to the 1860 Army. Overall about 44,000 Root Revolvers were made from 1855-1870, much fewer than the 1849 Pocket with 340,000 produced. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. This revolver has a 5-shot capacity of .28 caliber ball. The cylinder is fully fluted. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1855 HARTFORD CT. USA”. The barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1860”. The overall condition is very good. Traces of the original blue finish remain throughout. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in great shape. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great example of one of Colt’s most distinct revolvers! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 3-1/2 inches. Caliber: .28 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1950 #6569 SOLD Antique: Yes |
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Guns International #: 101189054
Seller's Inventory #: 6569
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1078
Total Listings: 42561
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
Description:
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
DESIRABLE Antebellum Pocket Revolver
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 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, however upscaling them into the 1855 series of Revolving Rifles and Shotguns seemed to help. Colt is even known to have experimented with the Root design on a Dragoon pistol, a precursor to the 1860 Army. Overall about 44,000 Root Revolvers were made from 1855-1870, much fewer than the 1849 Pocket with 340,000 produced. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield.
This revolver has a 5-shot capacity of .28 caliber ball. The cylinder is fully fluted. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1855 HARTFORD CT. USA”. The barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1860”.
The overall condition is very good. Traces of the original blue finish remain throughout. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in great shape. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great example of one of Colt’s most distinct revolvers!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .28 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1950
#6569
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Description:
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
DESIRABLE Antebellum Pocket Revolver
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 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, however upscaling them into the 1855 series of Revolving Rifles and Shotguns seemed to help. Colt is even known to have experimented with the Root design on a Dragoon pistol, a precursor to the 1860 Army. Overall about 44,000 Root Revolvers were made from 1855-1870, much fewer than the 1849 Pocket with 340,000 produced. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield.
This revolver has a 5-shot capacity of .28 caliber ball. The cylinder is fully fluted. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1855 HARTFORD CT. USA”. The barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1860”.
The overall condition is very good. Traces of the original blue finish remain throughout. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in great shape. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great example of one of Colt’s most distinct revolvers!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .28 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1950
#6569
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Guns International #: 101189054
Seller's Inventory #: 6569
Guns International #: 101189054
Seller's Inventory #: 6569
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1078
Total Listings: 42561
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
Description:
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
DESIRABLE Antebellum Pocket Revolver
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 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, however upscaling them into the 1855 series of Revolving Rifles and Shotguns seemed to help. Colt is even known to have experimented with the Root design on a Dragoon pistol, a precursor to the 1860 Army. Overall about 44,000 Root Revolvers were made from 1855-1870, much fewer than the 1849 Pocket with 340,000 produced. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield.
This revolver has a 5-shot capacity of .28 caliber ball. The cylinder is fully fluted. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1855 HARTFORD CT. USA”. The barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1860”.
The overall condition is very good. Traces of the original blue finish remain throughout. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in great shape. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great example of one of Colt’s most distinct revolvers!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .28 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1950
#6569
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Description:
Antique COLT 1855 “ROOT” Pocket Revolver Made 1861
DESIRABLE Antebellum Pocket Revolver
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 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, however upscaling them into the 1855 series of Revolving Rifles and Shotguns seemed to help. Colt is even known to have experimented with the Root design on a Dragoon pistol, a precursor to the 1860 Army. Overall about 44,000 Root Revolvers were made from 1855-1870, much fewer than the 1849 Pocket with 340,000 produced. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield.
This revolver has a 5-shot capacity of .28 caliber ball. The cylinder is fully fluted. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT ADDRESS COL COLT/ 1855 HARTFORD CT. USA”. The barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 10 1860”.
The overall condition is very good. Traces of the original blue finish remain throughout. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in great shape. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a great example of one of Colt’s most distinct revolvers!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .28 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1950
#6569
SOLD
Antique: Yes
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