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Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Percussion Revolving Rifle{"message":"In _app.tsx child of Layout","renderCount":1}
Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle
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Auction by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.(1064)
This item is in Manchester, NH
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Item Details
Low Estimate3000
High Estimate5000
serial #380, .36 caliber, 24" round barrel with octagonal breech and a dark bore. This rifle features matching numbers on the barrel, loading lever, plunger, frame and cylinder. This rifle has the early adjustable rear sight mounted in topstrap along with a cleaning rod mounted on left side of barrel. The top of the barrel bears proper standard marking and metal surfaces retain a dark blue/gray patina on barrel and more of a brown patina on frame and cylinder. Barrel markings and serial numbers remain legible. The left side of the barrel has a cleaning rod mounted and the left side of the frame just ahead of cylinder has a Colt's Patent oiler. The oiler looks to be a nicely made, later replacement. The lower tang shows a repair at the frame with the piece to rear of that area appearing to be a replacement. The stock is beautifully shaped and formed and shows nice rich color but when removed it appears to be made of southern pine stained to this color. While this rifle has some apologies, these early Colt revolving rifles are rare and this would make a perfectly acceptable example to fill a hole in a collection. (16889-175) {ANTIQUE}
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Auction Details
Auction No. 104 - Session 1250 Commercial St., Manchester, NH, 03101Saturday, Nov 22, 2014 | 9:00 AM CST
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Terms Of Sale
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Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa and American Express as payment for items purchased by those customers who attend the sale [WE NO LONGER ACCEPT DISCOVER]. Credit card purchases are limited to $50,000.00 per customer, per auction. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks.
Items that have not been viewed in person may not be paid for by credit card.
There will be a Buyer's Premium of 17.5% added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check.
Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding.
There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer.
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WARNING
Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, we recommend that, before you use any firearm, purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use.