Modern Italian Colt Model 1855 Root\'s Side Hammer 5 Shot .36 Calibre Single Action Percussion Pocket Revolver**UK 2010 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**Sn 20709:30 None Revolver

Modern Italian Colt Model 1855 Root's Side Hammer 5 Shot .36 Calibre Single Action Percussion Pocket Revolver**UK 2010 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**Sn 20709:30 - 20709:30

The Colt Model 1855 Root Side-hammer percussion Pocket Revolver was manufactured from 1855 through to 1870. It was designed by Samuel Colt even-though it was named after Elisha K. Root who was Colt’s factory foreman and general superintendent. At that time, the Root revolver was Colt's only percussion handgun built on the solid frame principle and featured a side-hammer, mounted on the right side of the frame, a spur trigger, a cylinder pin entering from the rear and one-piece grips secured to the back-strap. The Root revolver has a sheathed trigger. Revolvers made to Colt's Patents live on today in the form of quality firearms produced by Italian firearms manufacturers. This pocket example of Colt's Root side hammer black powder pistol is 7 ¾” overall with a 3 ½” barrel. It has all the features of the original revolver and retains its original finish. Its Walnut grip is undamaged. The 2 stage barrel is stamped with number ‘042115’ and Italian proofs (illustrated). Deactivated to UK specification in 2010 the revolver has an open barrel and shallow blocked cylinders, it cocks and dry fires & the loading lever operates correctly. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate **We can arrange for this firearm to be brought up to the latest UK/EU specification for UK customers (customers can purchase on our lay-away scheme. The weapon will then be brought up to EU specification and the relevant certificate obtained prior to the transfer of ownership and delivery)**Sn 20709:30

£495.00