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COLT 3RD MODEL ROOT SIDEHAMMER REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
COLT 3RD MODEL ROOT SIDEHAMMER REVOLVER
SERIAL NUMBER 14214 BARREL 3 1/2" CA;IBER 28 CAL, BLACK POWDER MANUFACTURED 1856. Full octagon barrel with Pointing finger motif and 2 line Colt's address. Round cylinder is embellished with the W.L. Ormsby Cabin & Indian fight cylinder scene. Serial numbered on underside of barrel , side of cylinder and butt of grip. One piece varnished walnut grips. Earliest example of a solid frame revolver from Colt with integral top strap. Designed by Superintendent and later President of Colt Firearms Elisha Root. CONDITION, Very fine with action operating properly and having a fine bore and chambers. Grips are very fine with most all finish remaining. Exterior retains 30% blue with balance having toned to a plum color. ANTIQUE