1ST MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6709. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address with serifs. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual type with oval stop-notches and Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. It has mostly legible panels “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” above & below the SN. There were about 7,000 of the 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850 of which only a small percentage were ordered by the government. The balance of the production was made for commercial sales and frequently included many inspected contract overrun parts. This gun appears to be a martial, though cartouches are totally worn but most parts have small inspector letter markings and stocks appear to be originally oiled, which would have been military issue. Regardless these revolvers almost universally saw hard frontier and Civil War service and remained in service well into the 1870s and are rarely found today completely orig with any orig finish. This is a nice example which retains some original finish especially in protected areas, good cylinder scene that presents nicely. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. The steel parts overall retain a smooth gray metal patina with scattered areas of fine pitting. Bbl and bbl housing retain strong traces of bright blue finish, especially in protected area on bottom of barrel where protected by loading arm. Cylinder is a matching patina and shows 50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with both panels mostly legible; trigger guard & backstrap retain a yellow patina. Grips are sound with a few nicks & dings and retain a handworn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with crisp, deep rifling. Four screws in backstrap and trigger guard are replaced. Other screws appear original. Front blade sight has been extended to a full 1″ in length but appears original to its time of use. Loading arm appears original and is correctly numbered, however at the last inch or so is dark and discolored but with no apparent repair. 4-50011 JS42 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2176

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2176	$8,050.00	1ST MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6709. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line, left hand New York City address with serifs. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual type with oval stop-notches and Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. It has mostly legible panels “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” above & below the SN. There were about 7,000 of the 1st Model Dragoons produced in the period 1848-1850 of which only a small percentage were ordered by the government. The balance of the production was made for commercial sales and frequently included many inspected contract overrun parts. This gun appears to be a martial, though cartouches are totally worn but most parts have small inspector letter markings and stocks appear to be originally oiled, which would have been military issue. Regardless these revolvers almost universally saw hard frontier and Civil War service and remained in service well into the 1870s and are rarely found today completely orig with any orig finish. This is a nice example which retains some original finish especially in protected areas, good cylinder scene that presents nicely. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. The steel parts overall retain a smooth gray metal patina with scattered areas of fine pitting. Bbl and bbl housing retain strong traces of bright blue finish, especially in protected area on bottom of barrel where protected by loading arm. Cylinder is a matching patina and shows 50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with both panels mostly legible; trigger guard & backstrap retain a yellow patina. Grips are sound with a few nicks & dings and retain a handworn oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with crisp, deep rifling. Four screws in backstrap and trigger guard are replaced. Other screws appear original. Front blade sight has been extended to a full 1″ in length but appears original to its time of use. Loading arm appears original and is correctly numbered, however at the last inch or so is dark and discolored but with no apparent repair. 4-50011 JS42 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2176 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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1ST MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.