Summary
Colt Revolving Carbine Model 1855. cal. .56 in., rifled (6 grooves) barrel 533 mm (21 inch.) long.
Made by Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut. Serial number 11972, circa 1860.
Physical Description
Five chambered fluted cylinder, side hammer. brass trigger guard, wooden stock (broken), hinged lever ramrod under barrel, rear sight 100 to 600 yards.
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Loan & Subsequent Cultural Gifts Donation from E. J. Millett, by Jun 1995
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Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, circa 1860
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Stamped on top strap: "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U. S. A.", on cylinder "PATENTED SEPT. 10 TH. 1850", on frame: "COLT'S PATENT NOV. 24 TH. 1857". London proof marks on barrel and cylinder.
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