Featured in this lot is a Colt Model 1855 Root side hammer pocket revolver chambered in 31 gauge. The Colt Model 1855 side-hammer, also known as the Colt Root Revolver—named after Elisha K. Root, who was Colt’s factory foreman and general superintendent—was Colt's only percussion handgun built on the solid frame principle and featured a side-hammer mounted on the right side of the frame, a spur trigger, bone grips, a cylinder pin entering from the rear and one-piece grips secured to the back-strap. The Root was manufactured between 1855 to 1870, with this being serial number 7330. The revolver utilizes a 4 1/2" long barrel, fluted five shot cylinder, underlug cartridge rammer, integral nipples, and blue'd finish. The top of the frame is marked "Address Col. Colt New-York U.S.A." and the cylinder is marked "Patented Sept. 10th 1860". The revolver is marked with the serial number "7330" on the underside of the barrel and butt of the grip. This revolver displays good condition overall, with some wear due to age. Serial Number: 7330. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.