Lot 2024

A Colt Mod. 1855 Sidehammer, ca. 1860, in case

Historical and Modern Firearms | A108s | Live auction | 1519 Lots

Description

Cal. .28(BlackPowder), SN. 22853 , matching numbers. Octagonal barrel, length 3½", bore dull, with good rifling. Five shots. On top of the barrel two-line company markings. Original finish 75%. Beaded front sight. The cylinder marked "Colts Patent". Smooth walnut grips with minor dings. In a little wooden case, lined in brown velvet, containing a bullet mold and a primer box. Description update: On the left side of the frame, below the hammer, an unknown opening unprofessionally closed with a pin and sanded over.  See last image with red arrow indicating repair spot. (This flaw not mentioned in the printed catalogue.)

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Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2 pm (CEST) with Lot no. 2001 - 2680 and continues on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 2681 - 3519. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.