Extremely Rare Full Stock 50 Caliber Colt Percussion Revolving Sporting Rifle
| Caliber: | .50 |
| Overall Length: | 46" (approx.) |
| Barrel Length: | 27" (approx.) |
| Serial Number: | 46 |
| *Condition: | Excellent (please refer to photographs) |
| Stock No: | 002494 |
An Extremely Rare Full Stock 50 Caliber Colt Percussion Revolving Sporting Rifle With 27 Inch Barrel Serial Number 46.
One of the rarest Colt production arms, the 50 caliber revolving Sporting Rifle with 27 inch barrel is a Colt collector’s prize. According to the table of production in Robert Q,. Sutherland’s The Book of Colt Firearms only 35 of these rifles were ever made. The book further notes “Approximately one-half the production was in the full stock configuration”. This makes serial number 46 one of no more than 18 ever manufactured.
Serial number 46 all matching. The barrel retains a smooth blue brown patina with traces of original bluing. The frame with some very minor pitting and strong traces of original bright bluing. Frame Colt markings are good with clear with November 24 1857 patent dates. Cylinder with light flash pitting and good nipples and markings. Old repair to tang. Buttplate with smooth brown patina.
Wood fore-end with 85% original varnish. Buttstock with 70% original varnish with losses mostly on right side from use. Ramrod is fine. Sling swivels are original. Rifle retains its original steel and gutta percha brass tipped ramrod. The action is fine and the bore is fine or better.
This is the rarest Colt Collectors Armory has ever been able to offer to our sophisticated clients.
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