Firearms

Colt Root Pocket Revolver

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Colt's only solid-frame percussion revolver, designed by Elisha K. Root. Side-hammer design.

Type: Revolver

Action: Single-Action

Caliber: .31 Caliber Ball

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1855, USA

Weight: 37 oz

Overall length: 9.5"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: collecting