GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE CASED COLT "MODEL 2″ 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT #2 ROOT 22641 .28 Cal. 28. This Colt Root model entered production in 1855 with 8 changes over course of manufacture. This being the second change or "Model 2″. Colt Roots were among Col. Colt''s favorite presentation guns. This particular gun was made just prior to the Civil War in about 1860 with round 3-1/2″ bbl and 2-line Hartford address. These earliest models had rolled cyl scenes of Indians and cabin and this one presents nicely. Pistol is cased in an orig Colt green velvet lined, mahogany case with a flask, mold and tin of caps. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection of Steve Ardia. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 50% thinning blue finish with balance plum. Bbl housing and frame retain about 90% bright blue finish with balance plum. Cyl. retains strong traces bright blue finish with balance plum/grey. Loading arm and hammer retain strong traces of case colors with balance muted to silver/gray. Grips retain most of their orig glossy varnish with small nicks, dings and light to moderate edge wear. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp bright bore. Accompanying Colt casing is sound. Outside of casing retains much orig varnish. Interior of case is soiled and worn in areas from abrasion, especially front sight. Eagle flask is very fine, retaining most of its orig finish. Two cavity iron "Colt''s Patent" mold retains most of its orig blue finish. 49631-39 JS (4,000-6,000)