My Root Rifle

**rhmc24** · 05-06-2010 07:20 AM

In quite good condition. Bore EXC near the cylinder but worse further out. I'm more into Dragoons and 1905 Colt 45 Autos.

**LJ Rice** · 05-06-2010 12:34 PM

I'm more into that... someday I want to get my hands on one. Very nice!

**smkummer** · 05-06-2010 07:16 PM

Call me strange, but I would fire it at least once. Of course keeping the offhand behind the front of the cylinder.

**rhmc24** · 05-07-2010 06:42 AM

I doubt the blast between the CB gap would amount to much. I have fired a 12 ga revolving shotgun and shirt sleeve gives ample protection.

**Gunsmoke** · 05-07-2010 03:02 PM

We don't get to see to many of these puppies here.

Love it.

What's the caliber? .44 or .56?

**rhmc24** · 05-10-2010 06:57 AM

It is Model of 1855 .54 as I recall.

**rayb** · 05-10-2010 01:43 PM

Thank you for showing us this weapon. I don't get to see many pictures, much less an original.

Thanks

rayb

**broknaxl** · 05-10-2010 09:14 PM

Now thats very unique and interesting. Thanks for sharing.

**ccw1911** · 05-13-2010 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by rhmc24

I doubt the blast between the CB gap would amount to much. I have fired a 12 ga revolving shotgun and shirt sleeve gives ample protection.

The greater danger I would be concerned about would be chain fire, all of them going off at once might do some damage if you had a hand out front.

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