Guns International #: 102762760
Seller's Inventory #: 233920

Category - Civil War Rifles - Colt Rifles - Antique

Category
Civil War Rifles
Colt Rifles - Antique

CIVIL WAR Rare COLT M1855 Revolving ROOT SIDEHAMMER Rifle .56 Percussion Revolving Rifle in .56 with 5-Shot Cylinder

Description:
CIVIL WAR Rare COLT M1855 Revolving ROOT SIDEHAMMER Rifle   .56 Percussion

Revolving Rifle in .56 with 5-Shot Cylinder

Here we present an antique Colt Model 1855 Revolving Rifle, manufactured during its production run between 1855-64 in Hartford, Connecticut.
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. These sidehammers also go by the nickname “Root” thanks to the involvement of Elisha K. Root, who was instrumental in the early success of Colt Manufacturing.

The U.S. government had purchased 765 Colt revolving carbines and rifles prior to the Civil War. Many of these were shipped to southern locations and ended up being used by the Confederacy. After the war began, the Union purchased many more rifles and carbines. Sources disagree over the exact number purchased, but approximately 4,400 to 4,800 were purchased in total over the length of the war. The large capacity no doubt added to 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. These are a rare and sought-after firearm to obtain today, especially given that those remaining tend to be hard-used.

The overall condition is very good. Refinished. The action is strong and the cylinder indexes and locks up. The bore the in good condition with nice rifling. The walnut stock is solid with a couple small spots of filler.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 20 inches.

Caliber: .56 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes