Langendorf Watch Company was a Swiss watchmaker known for its fine craftsmanship and great attention to detail. Around 1890, it was probably the largest producer of watches in the world. Around 1890, it was probably the largest producer of watches in the world. The serial number may also be engraved on the movement. To date your Longines watch, you can either take help from the serial number list below or identify the age and production year of your vintage Longines watch by ordering a certificate of authenticity or extract from the archives directly from Longines.

Gun Specifics:

Range of serial numbers: 1 – 30,000
Date of manufacture: 1855 to 1861
Total production: Approx. 30,000
Length of barrel: 3 7/16 to 3½ inches
Caliber: .28
Weight: 1 pound. Depending on barrel length.

Colt Model 1855 ‘Root’ Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver in .28 caliber. AKA: Colt New Model Pocket Revolver

The Colt Model 1855 Root Side-hammer percussion Pocket Revolver was manufactured from 1855 through to 1870 in both .28 and .31 caliber. It was designed by Samuel Colt even-though it was named after Elisha K. Root who was Colt’s factory foreman and general superintendent. The Root revolver 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, a cylinder pin entering from the rear and one-piece grips secured to the back-strap. The Root revolver does not have a trigger-guard. There are minor variations of the loading lever catch, rifling, frame etc. throughout the production.

The majority of revolvers were blued with casehardened hammer and loading lever. The grips were of one-piece varnished walnut or select burl walnut, ivory on engraved or special order guns. The most sought after grips came from the famous Charter Oak tree. Examples are known with a silver or gold –plated finish.

A total of approximately thirty thousand Root revolvers were manufactured in .28 caliber from serial number 1 through to approximately 30,000, circa 1855 through to 1861.

The basic .28 caliber models are as follows:

Models 1: .28 caliber in serial range #1 to #175 ; Hartford barrel address without pointing hand motif, cylinder with cabin and Indian scene, octagon barrel 3 7/16 long with full octagon loading lever, capping groove cutout on right recoil shield of Model 1 is 1/2″. Nipples integral with the cylinder.

Model IA: .28 caliber in serial range #176 to #384; Same characteristics as Model 1 with a longer capping groove cutout on right recoil shield of 5/8 inch. Nipples integral with the cylinder.

Model 2: .28 caliber in serial range #476 – #25000; Hartford barrel address with pointing hand motif, octagon barrel 3 ½ inch long, cylinder with Cabin and Indian scene. Nipples integral with the cylinder.

Model 3: .28 caliber in serial range #25001 to #30000; Hartford barrel address with pointing hand motif through until 26000, octagon barrel 3 ½ inch long and fluted cylinder. Nipples integral with the cylinder.

Philip Boulton of Southampton, England has collated and recorded a survival rate of at least 2.99% of the original production of Colt Model 1855 Root revolvers in .28 caliber. For in-depth reference on Colt Model 1855 Root revolvers see ‘The Book of Colt Firearms- 3rd Edition’ by R.L. Wilson or ‘51 Colt Navies’ by Nathan L. Swayze. For values, check out ‘Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms… and their values’ by Norm Flayderman

More Colt New Model Army and Navy Percussion Revolvers

The Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver was manufactured in Hartford from circa l847 through to 1850 with a total of about 15,000 produced. Serial numbers are found on all major parts and range from 1 through to about 15500 overlapping with the Colt Model 1849 Pocket.

The Colt Model 1849 London Pocket revolver was manufactured at the London factory from circa 1853 through to 1857 with its own serial range from 1 through to approximately 11000. The quality of the London Pocket was thought to be better than its American counterpart.

Colt Woodsman Pocket Guide
A 96 page pocket size copy of this Woodsman Guide is available from the author. Information is included on the Pre-Woodsman, Woodsman Sport, Woodsman Target, Woodsman Match Target, Challenger, Huntsman, and Targetsman.
The 8th edition is now available. This is the latest and final edition. More information, more pictures, improved layout and organization over previous versions, and greatly improved photos. Includes: Photos and descriptions of all models, from 1915 to 1977 Photos and descriptions of how to distinguish the first, second, and third series Photos showing how to distinguish between the high velocity ammo and standard velocity ammo versions Tables of consistent features that enable you to identify components that are not consistent with the serial number or with other parts, such as the 'wrong' magazine or grips. Short section on factory engraved guns Tables of manufacture dates by serial number Magazine interchangeability information with photos Assembly/Disassembly instructions Exploded views and parts lists Bibliography Frequently Asked Questions
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INTRODUCTION

This document describes the major variations in all models of the Colt Woodsman line, from the beginning in 1915 until production ceased in 1977. Although there are many more variations that are of interest to advanced collectors, those details are far too numerous to include in an abbreviated guide such as this. Serial

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This is a collector's guide to the Colt Woodsman, not a value guide. While factors that affect value are listed, this is not intended to be a price guide! Collecting the Colt Woodsman is a hobby for me, not a business. Please note that I do not do appraisals, so please do not ask me to estimate the value of your gun. I have provided input to the Blue Book of Gun Values for several years, and since 2005 I also contribute to The Standard Catalog of Firearms. Each of these publications is updated annually with Colt Woodsman values and descriptions based on my recommendations to the editor. The two publications are not identical, and each has certain advantages over the other. I recommend that you consult both publications and then make yo

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