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LOT 192
Exceptional Cased Colt Model 1855 “Root” Percussion
Sidehammer Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 2527, 31 cal., 4 1/2
inch round bbl., blue finish, varnished walnut grips. Samuel
Colt’s “New Model” pocket pistols and the larger rifles, carbines,
and shotguns of the same basic design were the only solid
frame percussion arms produced by Colt. This example is a
Model 5A variation manufactured in 1861.The two-stage round
barrel has a brass post front sight, New York address, and the
matching serial number on the underside. The 5-shot cylinder is
fluted and has the patent date marking in one of the flutes. The
period partitioned case contains a “COLTS/PATENT” marked two
cavity iron bullet mold, an Eley Brothers cap tin, an “L” shaped
combination tool, a double side eagle powder flask, and three
packages of combustible envelope cartridges.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 80% plus bright
original high polish blue finish with thinning to brown on the
balance. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and
loading lever. The grip is excellent with some handling marks
and nearly all of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The
case is fine with minor handling/storage marks and faded lining.
Provenance: The Peter Holder Collection;
Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 193
Cased Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 122585, 31 cal., 5
inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish,
walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1856
while Gustave Young was the primary engraving
contractor and features beautiful factory entwining
scroll engraving with foliate accents and beaded
backgrounds. There is a wolf head on the hammer
and an eagle head amongst the scrollwork on the
left side of the barrel lug. The hammer has three dots,
signifying it took three days to complete the engraving
on this revolver. The barrel has the presentation
style “Saml Colt” inscription rather than the roll-
marked address, and the frame has “COLTS/PATENT”
inscribed rather than stamped on the left side among
the scrollwork. The factory “l” marking for special
engraving/finishing is marked on the frame, trigger
guard, and butt, and matching serial numbers are
noted on the cylinder, wedge, arbor pin, loading lever,
barrel, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. It comes in
a period partitioned case with lead balls, iron bullet/
ball mold with sprue cutter marked “COLTS/PATENT”,
double sided eagle powder flask (broken spring), “L”
shaped combination tool, and Eley Brothers cap tin.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining 20% original blue
finish in and around the protected surfaces on the
barrel and 75% original silver plating on the grip
straps, otherwise the revolver a smooth untouched
dark patina. The grip is fine with edge wear, scattered
numerous minor dings and scratches, and much
of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The
case is very good with handling/storage marks on
the exterior, reglued partitions, and worn lining.
Accessories are good with heavy pitting
on the bullet mold.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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