GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
SCARCE AND FINE COLT ROOT MODEL 5 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT ROOT MODEL 5 6613 .31 Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2" stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and New York address. It has 5-shot full fluted cylinder and is mounted with a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has last three digits of SN in back strap channel. PROVENANCE: Ex-Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection; The Esteemed Collection of Steve Ardia. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains about 70% glossy orig blue, though bbl finish very thin with just traces of bright blue and overall plum. Back strap worn where handled with blue turning to plum. Hammer retains strong case colors turning dark. Rammer retains faded case colors, stronger on pivot. Grip is sound with a couple of small chips in toe and light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, crisp bore with pitting. 49631-49 JS (2,500-4,500)