GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
COLT MODEL 1855 REVOLVING SHOTGUN. COLT 1855 SHOTGUN 957 10 GA Cal. 10 ga. This rare gun, made about 1860, conforms to other known revolving shotguns with 5-shot cylinder 27″ bbl, semi-oct breech, rnd bbl, varnished walnut stock and standard address "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." on top strap. Patent marked on left side of frame and in flute of cylinder. This is a beautiful gun, retaining virtually all of its professionally restored finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall as professionally refinished, retaining 95%+ bright blue finish on bbl, frame, cylinder and buttplate, scuffed area on bottom of buttplate. Hammer and loading arm retain bright case colors. Stocks are sound and solid, crisp checkering with bright varnish finish. Mechanically crisp with smooth slightly pitted bore. 52865-14 JS (4,500-7,500)