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RARE COLT MODEL 1855 FULL STOCK SPORTING RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
RARE COLT MODEL 1855 FULL STOCK SPORTING RIFLE
Colt only manufactured 300 Model 1855 sporting rifles with 27 inch barrels chambered in .44 caliber, the majority of which were half stock examples. SERIAL 1109. BARREL 27". CALIBER .44. MADE 1856-64. This is a full stock (walnut) model, six shot percussion, sling swivels, rifle butt plate, two leaf folding rear sight, original metal ramrod, Has Colt address on top of frame with Sept 10 patent date on cylinder. Stock has brass fore-end tip. Condition. Metal is overall a dulling blue with 85% coverage and some freckling. Action works correctly. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling. An extremely fine and rare sporting arm. ANTIQUE