A Colt Mod. 1855 Revolving Carbine("British Carbine"),circa 1862,,no. 11159. Externally matching-numbered. Seven-groove rifled bore,length 24",good rifling. Five shots,fluted cylinder,British proof marks between chambers and on barrel root. Fixed sight with two rear sight leaves. Nickel-silver front sight. Frame bridge marked "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. ",cylinder marked "Patented Sept. 10th 1850". Original,patinated bluing,frame with remnants of colour case hardening. Hammer and press refinished. One safety screw missing,another one replac,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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