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COLT ROOT WITH IMAGE OF LINCOLN ON IVORY GRIP.

Currency:USD Category:Everything Else / Other Start Price:NA Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
COLT ROOT WITH IMAGE OF LINCOLN ON IVORY GRIP.
COLT ROOT WITH IMAGE OF LINCOLN ON IVORY GRIP. Root pocket revolver with "Colt's Pt 1855" and "Col Colt Hartford Ct USA" stamped on barrel. Single piece ivory grip, one side with a fine relief-carved portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the other with a relief-carved percussion pistol. Grips with great, polished patina. About 30% original bluing, particularly present at rear of frame. This revolver almost certainly saw service in the Civil War, and judging from the image of Lincoln, was probably carried by someone on the Union side! Cylinder and bottom of frame with minor, non-active surface rust. Appears to be a cartridge in one of the chambers -- lead visible at front. PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT WILL BE SOLD ON EBAY LIVE AUCTIONS BETWEEN 5:00-6:00pm EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME ON MAY 10, 2002. REGISTER NOW TO BID LIVE ONLINE THE DAY OF THE SALE! (EST 3500-4500)
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