Samuel Colt's "New Model Pocket Pistol," generally known to collectors as the Model 1855 Pocket or "Root" revolver after Elisha K. Root, is a very distinctive model and was Colt's only production percussion revolving handgun built with a solid frame. The same design on a larger scale was also used for Colt's side hammer revolving rifles and shotguns. There are several variations throughout production, and this incredibly high condition, early Colt Model 1855 Pocket revolver is a "Model 2" variant manufactured in 1856 with a 3 1/2 inch octagon barrel with a cone front sight and the pointing hand motif followed by the two-line, two-block patent and address marking and a round cylinder with the cabin and Indian roll-scene. A sight groove and notch rear sight are incorporated into the top strap. Matching serial numbers are visible on the barrel, cylinder, and butt. The revolver is finished with blue on the barrel, cylinder, and frame; casehardening on the loading lever and hammer, and has a "piano" varnish finish on the walnut grip. It comes with a partitioned case containing an Eley Brothers cap tin, a Great Seal of the U.S. themed pocket powder flask, and brass ball/bullet mold with "COLT'S/PATENT" marked on the sprue cutter and "B" on the right arm.

Excellent with 90% plus bright original high polish blue remaining, some slight fading at the edges, 85% plus original case colors on the loading lever, mostly smooth gray colors on the hammer, and crisp markings and cylinder scene. The grip is also excellent aside from some slight flakes at the rear edge and light edge wear and otherwise retains nearly all of the high gloss piano varnish finish. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are fine with minor age and storage related wear. Overall, a stunning cased Colt Model 1855 Pocket.