For sale is a Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Model 2 in .28 Cal. Serial number- 6736. This revolver is in fairly good condition for a revolver manufactured in 1856. However, most of the blued finish has worn off, there is a crack in the bottom of the wood grip, and there is pitting in the bore. The hammer does cock and the trigger works but must be lined up properly. The "Cabin and Indian" engraving is on the cylinder and in good condition.

The Colt Model 1855 Root Side-hammer percussion Pocket Revolver was manufactured from 1855 through to 1870 in both .28 and .31 caliber. It was designed by Samuel Colt even though it was named after Elisha K. Root who was Colt’s factory foreman and general superintendent. 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 Model 2 was in .28 caliber and in serial range #476 – #25000; Hartford barrel address with pointing hand motif, octagon barrel 3 ½ inch long, cylinder with Cabin and Indian scene. Nipples integral with the cylinder.
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Barrel Length: 3
Bore condition: Fair