This excellent example of a Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket revolver was manufactured in 1856. It is a Model 2 with a 3 1/2 inch octagon barrel, marked with the two line, two block legend with Maltese crosses featuring the pointing hand at the front, round loading lever with octagon base and ball latch, cylinder with the Cabin and Indian scene and cylinder pin latch inserted from the left with retaining screw on the right side of the frame. The cylinder also has "COLTS PATENT" above the matching serial number "5486". All blue finish with casehardened hammer, loading lever and fire blue trigger and fitted with a nicely figured one piece walnut grip. The matching serial number is stamped on the butt, barrel and cylinder. The case is lined in velvet and has five compartments with a Eley Brothers percussion cap tin, double face eagle powder flask and "COLTS/PATENT" double cavity bullet mold.

Excellent. The revolver retains 95% original polished blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The loading lever and hammer retain 50% original case colors. The grip is also excellent showing a few minor handling marks and retaining most of the varnish. Mechanically fine. The case is fine showing some minor handling/storage marks, a crack near a lid corner and high spot wear on the lining.