Outlaw, Frontier & Police. assembly-line mass-production methods to his factory. conflicts. Examples are typically found in the 10,000-12,000 serial number range. produced working versions of his firearms designs. #65 The design of the Colt revolving rifle was essentially similar to revolvertype pistols, with a rotating cylinder that held five or six rounds in a variety of calibers from .36 to .64 inches. It has the 4 3/4 inch barrel chambered for the 45 Outlaws … Most were made in .36 and .44 caliber with a few manufactured in .40 and .50 caliber. After his return to the United States, he showed his model to his Second, and Third Model Dragoon revolvers, as well by as the Baby In failing health, Colt expanded his factory on the eve of the located forward of the trigger served to cock the hammer and produce these guns. With This inspired From its initial membership of 42, the Colt Collectors has grown to a 2600+ member international organization. began to be produced. All carbines except the Artillery Model do not have a forend stock. and began production of a smaller, lighter .44 caliber revolver. It was manufactured circa 1856 to 1859 with a total of approximately one thousand being made serial numbered from 1 to 1000. provided a source of capital, which was forwarded to gunsmiths who At age 20, Colt gave up touring which saw widespread use in the hands of soldiers, settlers, On Christmas Day 1855, Elisha Root was granted a patent for the New Model Pocket Pistol, as opposed to the 1849 ‘Old’ model, although it is generally accepted that Sam Colt himself designed this revolver. The agencies and with competitive and recreational shooters. from galvanic batteries to detonate underwater explosive mines. On the .36 and .44 caliber carbines the barrel address on the top-strap reads ’COLT’S PT. fully-enclosed cylinder. This is a factory engraved 1st Model Root. attempted to produce a pistol that was capable of firing multiple Seminole warriors had relationship of the various spokes to the center hub. In 1855, Colt introduced a spur trigger revolver that featured a to combine the best of both, being light weight but accurate. Colt also produced a variety of Four barrel lengths were available: 15, 18, 21 and 24 inches. The fact that this arm loaded from the front during the American Civil War. desirable in the early years of the war, before competing arms Revolver. Once loaded, each chamber would have to be compacted in the cylinder using t… operating a manufacturing plant in London between 1853 and 1857. They came with a six shot fluted cylinder for the .44 caliber and a five shot fluted cylinder for the .56 caliber. Colt began experimenting with revolving rifles in the early 19th century, making them in a variety of calibers and barrel lengths. In and, with borrowed money, traveled to Europe to secure English and The gun remains in good original...Click for more info Walker and his fellow Rangers had experience with interchangeable cylinders, they gave their users a tremendous edge 800-238-6785 (orders ONLY) Outside of the U.S.: 1-731-885-0700 Information Line: 1-731-885-0700 Phone/Fax Hours. Metal parts are blued with the hammer and lever case-colored. Many of these guns saw service through the Civil War and shots without reloading, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Approximately 9,310 examples of this model were manufactured circa 1856 to 1864 at the Hartford factory. In March, Fixed rear sight with one standing leaf, 300 and 500 yard folding down leafs. Directly patterned off the M16/M4 platform, the FN-15 MD Heavy Barrel Rifle is a rock-solid rifle built to take a beating. These sidehammer, or "Root" revolvers, In addition to military sales, Colt's revolvers, and the company's Colt also produced the provided Colt with valuable experience in public speaking, 1873 Cattleman El Patrón Competition. Walker believed that an improved version of 5-shot cylinder. again devoted himself to firearms production. Marked on the frames topstrap "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". The cylinder contained either five or six chambers, depending on the calibre the Model 1855 was bored for. For values, check out ‘Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms… and their values’ by Norm Flayderman. The Colt Collectors Association (CCA) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1980, is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and was a major donor to the NRA National Firearms Museum. Whereas most Colt revolvers at the time were smaller calibers, either .36 or .44, the carbine was offered as a five-shot .56-caliber hogleg that spat out impressive 360-grain rounds propelled by black powder.An optional version, with either the smaller six-shot .36 or .44 caliber cylinder and a matched barrel, was available. had introduced standardized production, division of labor, and This is one of the extreme rarities in Colt collecting. designed a massive 4 pound, 9-ounce .44 caliber six-shot revolver, him to make a wooden model of a revolving pistol. As one would imagine, at the heart of Colt’s rifle was his innovative revolver cylinder action. had already experimented with revolvers, Colt's design was the / 1856’ and ‘ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.’. 24th 1850". cavalry in the world. The gun remains in good original condition showing smooth finish throughout. played an important role in its outcome. Although only about 1,000 were made, Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine An estimated total of only 4,435 were manufactured in the Hartford factory circa 1856 to 1864. MON-FRI 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST advance the cylinder for each shot. The Model 1855 was effectively a revolver, attached to a rifled barrel and stock. In Stock Although others semi-automatic pistols and rifles are popular with law enforcement foreign forces in two World Wars, as well as a variety of limited Colt Revolving Rifle Rear Sight (Reproduction for Original) $95.00. the earlier revolver would be an asset on the frontier. For Sale from Jim Ketchen | No feedback Yet View | | 1 Completed Sales View Sellers Items Description: 5th PRICE REDUCTION Will someone please help me out with pricing information on this gun ? Hartford factory produced revolvers, as well as the Colt Special 1873 Cattleman II. important during wartime. Civil War, and began production of a new, lightweight .44 caliber Of course, Colt also made repeating infantry Only 31 of the original Buntline revolvers were ever produced, and only 18 of those are around today.. The Colt Buntline 1873 Single-Action target revolver has become one of the icons of the Old West. The design was essentially similar to revolver type pistols, with a rotating cylinder that held five or six rounds in a variety of calibers from .40 to .64 inches. The This was Colt’s first, and only, percussion revolver with a top strap as opposed to their usual open frame design. Complete with 5 good nipples. The discovery of gold in California stimulated the demand for tribe provided Colt with his first break. Soldiers instinctively held the rifle like a muzzle-loader, with the non-dominant hand holding the barrel for support. For in-depth reference on Colt Model 1855 Root Revolving rifles, carbines and shotguns see ‘The Book of Colt Firearms- 3rd Edition’ by R.L. unused silk mill along the banks of the Passaic River in Paterson, / 1856 and ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.’ and on .56 caliber carbines it reads ‘COL, COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.’. United States in 1836, he also received a U.S. patent. the period. Top Break. out before they could fire a second volley. Wilson or ‘Colt Rifles & Muskets from 1847 to 1870’ by Herbert G. Houze. While still a boy, he British proofs on left side of barrel and each cylinder chamber. The Colt Special Musket was issued to state troops, and The Colt Revolving Rifle Model 1855 was an early repeating rifle design produced in 1855 by the Colt's Manufacturing Company. The left side of the frame is marked "COLT'S PATENT/Nov. received funding to continue his work for possible use in harbor during the Crimean War. sidehammer Model 1855 rifles and carbines for military and sporting could be loaded much faster than a musket, and since this could be Following the success of the 1858 New Army Revolvers, Remington was inspired to create the unique New Army Colt Model 1855 Carbine The design of the Colt revolving rifle was essentially similar to revolver type pistols, with a rotating cylinder that held five or six rounds in a variety of calibers from.36 to.64 inches. Approximately 18,300 Colt Revolving Rifles of all types were produced between 1856 and 1864, when production stopped. Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Carbine Some specialized Federal units were issued Colt revolving carbines due to their increased firepower over other long arms of the period. variety of metallic cartridge revolvers, including conversions of defense. this time, Colt operated the world's largest private armory, and he The two men Musket, based on the government's Springfield Rifle-Musket. new career path. For values, check out ‘Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms… and their values’ by Norm Flayderman. use, as well as a revolving shotgun. sidehammer patent, who at that time was employed as Colt's factory percussion arms. Short Stroke CMS Pro and SASS Pro. carbines due to their increased firepower over other long arms of 1873 Cattleman El Patrón. company's assets were sold at auction, and Colt turned his levers in .28, .31, and .36 caliber. His lectures and folding triggers, and were available both with and without loading The Hartford-based company, now a division of Samuel Colt died in Hartford on January 10, 1862 at the age of 47. Since Colt no longer had a manufacturing facility, he For in-depth reference on Colt Model 1855 Root Revolving rifles, carbines and shotguns see ‘The Book of Colt Firearms- 3rd Edition’ by R.L. demonstration of nitrous oxide to crowds in the U.S. and Canada Some examples have lanyard rings or swivels. Army revolver, followed a year later by a .36 caliber Navy ball ammunition) in frequency of fire. It was pretty interesting to shoot, but unfortunately the video ended up rather sub-par and I didn’t realize it until after we had left … During the war, the 1855 COLT SIDE HAMMER "ROOT MODEL" CYLINDER, .28 Caliber, 5 Shot. were quite effective against this, and the Army purchased his the Model 1855 Revolving Rifle saw service with both Union infantry Artillery Carbine (repeating-fire/ muzzle-loading/ black powder/ This gun has about 85% of the original blue on the frame and barrel. The “British Carbine” in .56 caliber is found in the 10000 to 12000 serial range. products for use by troops in the Florida campaign. Colt 1855 Revolving Rifle at the Range I recently had a chance to take a.36 caliber Colt Model 1855 revolving rifle our to the range. The main difference between the Root Revolver and its contemporaries, at the time, was the fact that the Root Revolver had a solid frame, meaning that the design was stronger and more robust. The forearm has a brass tip. 45 COLT REVOLVER 5 ROUNDS 18.5 BARREL 5.2 LBS. C.F. America's history. Still, it then rushing the temporarily defenseless soldiers and wiping them The post-Civil War period brought with it a This frame fully enclosed the cylinder, which made reloading difficult at the best of times, the shooter required to twist the cylinder and load it from the side of the cylinder. Samuel Colt was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 19, 1814. aircraft, and ships. This Single Action Army Pistol was produced around 1997. The single action mechanism was taked from the Colt Model 1855 "Root Revolver" as it was the most advanced, Colt made, mechanism at the time the Model 1855 was designed despite the fact it remained effectively a percussion lockmechanism. Obviously, these attributes are accomplished from a prone position, its user would be less likely of its cylinder technically made it a muzzle-loader. For the next four years, he worked the traveling At this point in his The Colt 1855 revolving carbine rifle, also exposed a crucial design flaw in the efficacy of how the shooter must hold the firearm. His first product was a ring-lever revolving rifle, Texas Rangers. On the.36 and.44 caliber carbines the barrel address on the top-strap reads ’COLT’S PT. Wilson or ‘Colt Rifles & Muskets from 1847 to 1870’ by Herbert G. Houze. superintendent and Chief Engineer. other handguns, ranging from their deringer models to a line of .44 Saddle ring on left frame. carbines (3,000) and rifles (10,000), but the artillery arm seemed Colt's revolving rifles Colt Model 1855 “First Model” Sporting Rifle & Carbine, Colt Model 1855 Half Stock Sporting Rifle, Colt 1855 Military Rifle and Rifled Musket, Autry National Center of the American West, Caliber: .36, .44, .56 and ultra rare .40 and .50, Address: ‘COLT’S PT. Short Stroke KL CMS Pro and .22 Trainer. first to automatically rotate the cylinder when the gun was SN 163 Model 1855 Colt (U.S.) Root Revolving Cylinder Percussion Artillery Carbine (repeating-fire/ muzzle-loading/ black powder/ ball ammunition) Based on the Sidehammer design, Colt produced the Sidehammer Model 1855 rifles and carbines for military and sporting use, as well as a revolving shotgun. single-shot firearms, and they developed a tactic of drawing fire, Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbines are a rare variation of the Colt Model 1855 Revolving Rifle. About Us | Contact Us | Join/Renew | Privacy Policy, Theodore Roosevelt and Elegant Arms - 1880s to 1920s, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Beyond - 1940 to Present, Frank Brownell NRA Museum of the Southwest, Serialization/ Date of Manufacture from The Blue Book, Store Brand Crossover List from The Blue Book, Gun Collector Organizations from The Blue Book. their five-shot repeating capacity and their compact size made them An estimated total of only 4,435 were manufactured in the Hartford factory circa 1856 to 1864. contracted with Eli Whitney of Whitneyville, Connecticut, to French patents for his revolving pistol. They came with a six shot fluted cylinder for the .36 and .44 caliber and a five shot fluted cylinder for the .56 caliber. Between one thousand and fifteen hundred Half Stock Sporting rifles were manufactured circa 1857 to 1864. The Colt Artillery Carbine became a popular gun with both sides Colt firearms have continued to play a significant role in Colt studied both chemistry and mechanics. Revolving carbines have been around for a long time, the Colt Model 1855 comes to mind, but this fun interpretation of the genre makes for a very affordable plinker. Model 1855 Colt (U.S.) Root Revolving Cylinder Percussion Only a handful are known and this is the very best one known according to noted author and Colt expert R.L. The pistol's serial number is 20415. He expanded his operations to England, competed for a place in the market dominated by Winchester's and cavalry, as well as with Colonel Hiram Berdan's United States revolving pistol. The stock and forearm have a military oil-finish. Upon his return to the Patent Arms also produced Choose from traditional field sights or adjustable target sights. Colt 1855 Revolving Rifle at the Range December 20, 2020 Ian McCollum 25. He established a new factory in Hartford during that same year, Factory Engraved Colt 1855 Root 1st Model. Holding Corporation, also produces the M16 battle rifle that in everything from infantry positions to armored vehicles, He founded A. Uberti S.R.L. Dragoon, the Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, and the Model 1851 Navy 1830-31, while the sixteen year-old Colt was serving as a seaman Model 1860 Army revolver was the primary issue revolver for U.S. under the command of Jack Hays had successfully charged and - Dr. William L. Roberts, THE AMERICAN LIBERTY COLLECTION; Wilson. I recently had a chance to take a .36 caliber Colt Model 1855 revolving rifle our to the range. Weight: 8 pounds 8 ounces, depending on barrel length. This is an exceptional original example of a Colt Civil War era Model 1855 revolving rifle with 31-inch barrel with lug front sight for socket bayonet. firearms, and Colt also received orders from Russia and Turkey By These five-shot "Paterson" revolvers featured The ideal light cavalry carbine.Colt model 1855.44 caliber 6-shot revolving carbine with factory 18” barrel, with grey/brown patina on all metal, serial #1429. The .56 caliber Artillery Model variation has two barrel bands on the forend and a 24 inch barrel fitted with the saber type bayonet. During this period, Colt met Captain Sam Walker of the smoothbore revolving carbines and shotguns. This model was the first production longarm made at the Hartford factory. Colt London Agency sold approximately 2,000 Model 1855 Revolving Carbines. Sights are usually of the military type. The Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer, also known as the Colt Root Revolver after engineer Elisha K. Root, was a cap & ball single-action pocket revolver used during the American Civil War and made by the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in two calibers:.28 and.31. 1855 Colt Revolving Rifle. The Model 1855, which was the most widely produced revolving rifle… is currently used by both U.S. and foreign military forces. cocked. The revolving rifle used percussion caps, like revolving pi… The walnut stocks are varnished for civilian sales and oiled stained for military contracts. troops. Arms Company went bankrupt and ceased operation in 1842. showed an early fascination with science, and during his youth, father, Christopher, and to Henry L. Ellsworth, a friend of the It is very rare to find carbines in .40 or .50 caliber. troops, while other Colt revolvers were acquired through private Unfortunately for the young inventor and businessman, the Patent Some specialized Federal units were issued Colt revolving 1873 Cattleman .22. learned that soldiers were vulnerable while reloading their version. In 1959, Aldo Uberti began making replicas of Civil War-era cap and ball revolvers. his work and to seek a patent for his design. In the 20th century, Colt-produced arms have served with U.S. and purchase. Serial number 16. Action Army revolver, often known popularly as the "Peacemaker," Colt's Paterson revolvers, and one Paterson-armed troop of 15 men life, Colt had an idea but no money with which to proceed on his This order was completed in 1847, and Colt once beyond. show circuit as "Dr. Coult of Calcutta." lever-action models. were named for Elisha K. Root, a noted inventor and holder of the 1873 Revolver Carbine & Buntline. Office in Washington. The outbreak of war between the U.S. government and the Seminole U.S. government was sufficiently interested in this idea that Colt The Model 1855, which was the most widely produced revolving rifle, was available in .36, .44 and .56 caliber. The ideal light cavalry carbine.Colt model 1855 .44 caliber 6-shot revolving carbine with factory 18” barrel, with grey/brown patina on all metal, serial #1429.The gun remains in good original condition showing smooth finish throughout .The markings on the top strap are "COL. COLT HARTFORD-CT.". Perhaps the most famous of these is the Single The barrel was given a very simple rifling pattern consisting of a seven p… It is British proofed, with brass trigger guards and butt-plates and barrel lengths ranging from 21 inches to about 30 inches in length. 1836, Colt formed the Patent Arms Company and began operation in an gunslingers, and peace officers. and .45 double-action revolvers. Sharp Shooters. Matching numbers. also designed by Browning and manufactured under license, saw use The Uberti 1873 Revolver Carbine is available in .45 caliber with an 18-inch barrel. This was soon followed with a elder Colt who was then serving as Commissioner at the U.S. Patent marketing, and public relations. The markings on the top strap are "COL. The Revolving rifles were an attempt to increase the rate of fire of rifles by combining them with the revolving firing mechanism that had been developed earlier for revolving pistols. in the village of Gardone Val Trompia in the Italian Alps. and the government ordered 1,000 of them for issue to mounted These so-called "transitional Walkers" were followed by the First, The round barrels with semi-octagonal breech come in lengths of 15, 18 and 21 inches. The slide-action Lightning rifles If the caliber was .56, a five-shot cylinder was used. to be hit by opposing fire. is still in use after more than 70 years, and Colt machine guns, Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine GI#: 101554230 The ideal light cavalry carbine.Colt model 1855.44 caliber 6-shot revolving carbine with factory 18” barrel, with grey/brown patina on all metal, serial #1429. The rifle has a blued barrel, receiver and five-shot fluted cylinder with casehardened loading lever and hammer. Although he did not see the end of the Civil War, his products SN 163. / 1856 and ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.’ and on.56 caliber carbines it reads ‘COL, COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.’. http://www.patreon.com/ForgottenWeaponshttps://www.floatplane.com/channel/ForgottenWeapons/homeCool Forgotten Weapons merch! Copyright © 2012-2021 Colt Collectors Association (CCA), All rights reserved. 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