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

the discharger (Launcher) and the projectile (grenade)

as used in WWI

Very few of these mounts exist

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