Original U.S. Colt "Root" Model 1855 Sidehammer .28cal. Pocket Percussion Revolver Made in 1859 - Serial 20758 Japanese Ordnance -July 1928: He musters at

-July 1928: He musters at the Marine Detachment

Very few of these mounts exist

including the 170th French Infantry Regiment

basically meaning it is a "forehead pressure free" design covered under a German Patent

and the visor was made by William C

Original U.S. Colt "Root" Model 1855 Sidehammer .28cal. Pocket Percussion Revolver Made in 1859 - Serial 20758 Japanese Ordnance -July 1928: He musters atOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a military auction! Here is a very rare and unusual Colt Pocket Percussion Revolver, commonly referred to as the M 1855 Root. It features an external side hammer on the right side of the frame, with a 5 shot . 28 caliber cylinder. We have only had a few of these previously, with relatively equal numbers of . 28 and the larger . 31 calibers. These are exceedingly rare, as their delicate action would