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Lot #145
Lot #147

Lot 146: Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Saddle Ring Carbine

Fine Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 146: Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Saddle Ring Carbine

Fine Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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Fine Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1855-Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 56
Barrel: 21 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1640
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 146
Class: Antique
Description:

These "New Model" revolving rifles, carbines, and shotguns were manufactured in a variety of configurations from 1855 to 1864. Of the 18,300 manufactured, only 2,300 where .56 caliber carbines with 21 inch barrels. However, this carbine is rarer in that it is one of the roughly 2,000 .56 caliber carbines (various barrel lengths) with London proofs, and, unlike most of those 2,000, this one has an iron buttplate rather than the brass buttplates typically found on the London carbines. It also has a brass blade front sight, three leaf rear sight (one standing), the standard one-line address on the top strap, patent markings in one of the cylinder flutes and left side of the frame, saddle ring and stud on the left, and smooth buttstock. The matching serial number is visible on the bottom of the barrel, frame, and trigger guard as well as at the toe of the buttplate. The left side of the stock also has an old collection inventory number "2704" stamped in it.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 40% plus original blue finish, smooth brown patina on the faded areas, mild pitting, attractive aged patina on the brass trigger guard, and generally fairly minor overall wear. The stock is very fine and has some scattered minor storage dings, a very minuscule hairline crack on the right at the junction with the frame, and light wear. Mechanically excellent.



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