Colt Root Revolver Case, Model 1855 5a Sidehammer Usa, Made In 1862

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Object description :

"Colt Root Revolver Case, Model 1855 5a Sidehammer Usa, Made In 1862"

COLT ROOT revolver case, model 1855 5A Sidehammer
United States, made in 1862
Steel and wood
T. L.: 24cm - Barrel L.: 4 ½ (11,5cm) - Cal.32

Round barrel, rifled bore, crimping lever attached to underside. Marked on top ADDRESS Col. Colt's Patent NEW YORK USA and stamped 5028 on the underside.
Five-chamber fluted cylinder, marked PATENTED SEPT 10th 1850, with English hallmarks. Brass front sight.
Closed frame, with English hallmarks, and caliber marking behind the hammer.
Single-action side hammer. Spur trigger.
Stock stamped 5028.
Selected and varnished wooden stock plates.

Very good condition. Re-blued packaging by gunsmith.

Original English case; oak, screw-mounted, with brass badge on lid. The interior is lined with red felt (restored), with later accessories.

Ref : 1946

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Price: 2 680 €