Colt Model 1855 "Root" Revolver (.32 Rimfire Conversion)

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

Serial number 1230 present on frame and bottom of grip, text of COLT'S PT 1855 and ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. USA present on top of 3 1/2 in barrel with post front sight, fluted five round cylinder with abbreviated text of PATENT SEPT. 10, brass cylinder caliber conversion, smooth one piece walnut grip.
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From a Private Collector, Davie County, North Carolina

CALIBER: Unconfirmed (centerfire conversion component present)
BORE: Rifled
BORE INSIDE DIAMETER: .299 in.
WT: 15oz

FFL Status: Antique

Overall fair estate condition, pitting damage and surface rust present on metal surfaces with overall brown gun patina, missing barrel lock screw, other screw slot and head damage found, cocking action does not rotate cylinder indicating broken hand component, walnut grip and largely undamaged condition with healthy finish remaining.