Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Sporting Revolving Rifle: Obscure Object of Desire

By Robert Farago

From rockislandauctions.com: Most of us have seen a Colt “Sidehammer,” but few have had the pleasure of seeing a fully stocked Sporting Rifle. These sidehammers (in all their forms) also go by the nickname “Root” thanks to the involvement of one Mr. Elisha K. Root, who was instrumental to the early success of Colt Manufacturing […]

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