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LOT 1242
Scarce London Proofed Colt Model 1855 Percussion
Revolving Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 10132, 56 cal., 21 inch part
octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. 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 roughly
2,000 .56 caliber carbines (various barrel lengths) with London proofs and brass round trigger guards. These “British Carbines” generally had brass buttplates, but this example has an iron buttplate. 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 (traces), saddle ring and stud on the left, and smooth stock. The barrel, frame, trigger guard and buttplate are stamped with matching serial numbers.
CONDITION: Very good plus. The frame retains 30% original blue finish with an area of touch up on the left side around the patent date marking. Traces of original blue remain on the barrel. A generous amount of original blue remains on the buttplate. Hints of original case colors remain on the hammer. The very good stock has been repaired
at the wrist, and there are minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
Collector’s Fact
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 roughly 2,000 .56 caliber carbines (various barrel lengths) with London proofs and brass round trigger guard.
Collector’s Fact
Reportedly, 4,825 of the Colt Model 1855 Rifle- Muskets were manufactured in .56 caliber with 37 1/2 inch barrels out of 9,310 military rifles manufactured in 1856-1864.
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LOT 1243
Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Military Pattern Rifle-Musket - Serial no. 3782,
56 cal., 37 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 4,825 of the Colt Model 1855
Rifle-Muskets were manufactured in .56 caliber with 37 1/2 inch barrels out of 9,310 military rifles manufactured in
1856-1864. It has a front sight that also acts as a bayonet lug, two barrel bands, three leaf rear sight graduated for 100, 300 and 500
yards, sling swivels on the rear band and buttstock holding a leather sling, Hartford address marked in the top strap groove, Colt’s patent marking on the left side of the frame, matching serial numbers on the underside of the frame, lower tang and buttplate, and smooth stock and forearm with cleaning rod under the barrel, empty buttplate trap, “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a period leather sling.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and barrel bands are a smooth brown patina. The receiver and cylinder retain much of the dull refinished blue finish. The wood is also very good as revarnished with a couple long stress lines, filled repair near the front barrel band and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500