2001

MODEL 1855 COLT REVOLVING SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
MODEL 1855 COLT REVOLVING SHOTGUN.
SN 51. 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. "75 CAL" stamped on left side of trigger guard. This is a beautiful gun, retaining much of its orig finish. CONDITION: Bbl retains 20-30% bright blue with larger areas of finish turning plum. Frame retains about 50% of its bright blue finish with areas of pitting, especially under hammer. Cylinder retains strong traces of bright blue finish in each of its flutes and trigger guard retains traces of bright blue in protected areas. Markings are all crisp and bright. Stock retains about 60% of its orig varnish with small storage dings and dents. Mechanically gun functions quite well. The ramrod consists of a rarely seen gutta-percha tube with threaded rod inside. There is a 1/2" chip off end of gutta-percha tube. 4-48627 JS43