U.S.A.’ and on.56 caliber carbines it reads ‘COL, COLT HARTFORD CT. On the.36 and.44 caliber carbines the barrel address on the top-strap reads ’COLT’S PT. :) Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine An estimated total of only 4,435 were manufactured in the Hartford factory circa 1856 to 1864. Anyway, I found it interesting, so passing it along. Maybe it is the penchant for light carbines and subguns and how the concept manifested in the mid-19th century. There are no mechanical issues with arm and it is in beautiful condition.I've always found these neat-o. Once complete, the rifle was professionally aged. The rifle was purchased new and then re-worked to more closely match the original design. Palmetto Arms Company Colt 1855 Revolving Rifle - fully de-farbed by Lodgewood LLC.
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