Original U.S. Colt "Root" Model 1855 Sidehammer .31cal. Pocket Percussion Revolver Made in 1856 in Custom Case with Accessories - Serial 5855 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia The engraving on the top

The engraving on the top of the barrel is still fully legible:

This is a typical Frontier Rifle built in the United States using a British Trade Percussion lock of the best quality

and both have been cracked through the wrists and actions

but without any evidence of repainting

Original U.S. Colt "Root" Model 1855 Sidehammer .31cal. Pocket Percussion Revolver Made in 1856 in Custom Case with Accessories - Serial 5855 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia The engraving on the topOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just received out of a very well curated old collection! Here is a very rare and unusual Colt Pocket Percussion Revolver, commonly referred to as the M 1855 Root. It features an external side hammer on the right side of the frame, with a 5 shot . 31 caliber cylinder. We have only had two of these previously, and only one in the larger . 31 chambering. These are exceedingly rare, as their delicate action would often