Serial #: 25806

"This is an example of a very desirable Colt Model 1855 Military Rifle manufactured from 1856 to 1864 with a total production of approximately 9,310. This particular rifle has a Root-type side hammer, brass trigger guard, five-shot fluted cylinder, ratchet-type loading lever and three leaf rear sight with graduations for 100, 300 and 600 yards. The iron buttplate has a sliding trap for the cleaning rod extension (not included). The stock and full forearm are varnished black walnut with a brass forend tip and a sling swivel on the rear barrel band and on the lower stock tang. The barrel is of extra length, measuring 37 1/2 inches. The left side of the frame is marked "COLT'S PATENT" in a curve over "NOV. 24th, 1857". "56 CAL" is stamped on the left rear of the trigger guard bow. Cylinder has the 1850 patent date on one of the flutes and the top strap is marked "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. The matching serial number is visible on the underside of the frame and on the lower tang. Front sight doubles as a bayonet lug. With an iron cleaning rod."

Interesting part:

"Fair as extensively repaired, mostly around the rewelded, repaired front top strap, barrel and several chambers of the cylinder due to the gun having once blown up . The metal surfaces have an artificial brownish gray patina with some signs of light cleaning and some flash pitting on the top strap. The trigger guard and forearm cap have a pleasant aged patina. The wood is remains fine with some scattered minor dings and dents and a couple of small gouges on the upper left rear of the forearm. The markings are clear. The action is fine.