GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
LOT OF TWO PISTOLS 1) COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVER 2) BELGIAN OVER AND UNDER TURNOVER PERCUSSION PISTOLColt1855 ROOT/TURNOVER PISTOL14475/NSN.28/.40C&RCal. 28/40. 1) 3-1/2" oct bbl, blue finish. Walnut grips. Side hammer. Indian and cabin scene engraved on cylinder. Visible SN's match. 2) 2-3/4" rnd bbls, with crowned muzzles. Belgian over and under two shot percussion turnover pistol. Engraved frame. Checkered wood grip, with presentation plaque, folding trigger. CONDITION: 1) Good, revolver has a cleaned gray finish overall, no remaining blue. Bbl address is sharp. SN are sharp on bbl, backstrap and cylinder. Cylinder retains 30% cylinder scene with brown spots and corrosion, Colt's patent is visible. Trigger retains traces of blue. Hammer retains traces of dark case color. Grips have been refinished. Mechanics are fine. A good example of a Root revolver for a beginning collector. 2) Fine, bbls show a blue/gray patina finish with sharp proof marks, some engraving at breech. Frame shows gray/blue patina, smooth overall with sharp engraving. Hammer shows traces of case color. Nipples are not battered. Grip is very good with fine checkering and burl grain. Functions well. Nice Belgian over and under. 49550-2 TEP (1,500-2,500)