COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON WITH SHOULDER STOCK AND HOLSTER.

SN 16684. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Top flat has a 3-leaf sight in a dovetail on the top flat near the breech end. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and left front has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. Three safety pins are still serviceable. Grips are smooth and appear to have an old oiled military style finish, but no cartouche. Many of these late 4-screw Dragoons were shipped to the South and a little research might show this gun or shoulder stock went South. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2″ and 8″ variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the early Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service. This gun is accompanied by shoulder stock, SN 16625/26 meaning it was originally issued with that pair of dragoons. The accompanying military style flap holster is typical of holsters made in the South during the Civil War originally having an attached sewn finial for closure which is now missing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. All matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled brown patina with scattered pitting. Brass backstrap has mustard colored patina. Cylinder is a lighter patina with a few small spots of pitting and shows traces of Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Grip is sound and solid overall, with gouged areas from yoke of shoulder stock being attached. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with discernible rifling and moderate pitting. Shoulder stock is very good overall with gray cleaned metal with similar pitting to pistol, stock is sound and solid with typical storage dings and dents. Holster is supple with several holes, sewing is still intact with about a 2″ area loose on flap, belt loop is intact and holster was made without plug. 4-49972 JS52 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2190

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
	2190	$16,675.00	COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON WITH SHOULDER STOCK AND HOLSTER. SN 16684. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Top flat has a 3-leaf sight in a dovetail on the top flat near the breech end. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and left front has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. Three safety pins are still serviceable. Grips are smooth and appear to have an old oiled military style finish, but no cartouche. Many of these late 4-screw Dragoons were shipped to the South and a little research might show this gun or shoulder stock went South. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2″ and 8″ variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the early Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service. This gun is accompanied by shoulder stock, SN 16625/26 meaning it was originally issued with that pair of dragoons. The accompanying military style flap holster is typical of holsters made in the South during the Civil War originally having an attached sewn finial for closure which is now missing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. All matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled brown patina with scattered pitting. Brass backstrap has mustard colored patina. Cylinder is a lighter patina with a few small spots of pitting and shows traces of Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. Grip is sound and solid overall, with gouged areas from yoke of shoulder stock being attached. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with discernible rifling and moderate pitting. Shoulder stock is very good overall with gray cleaned metal with similar pitting to pistol, stock is sound and solid with typical storage dings and dents. Holster is supple with several holes, sewing is still intact with about a 2″ area loose on flap, belt loop is intact and holster was made without plug. 4-49972 JS52 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2190 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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COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON WITH SHOULDER STOCK AND HOLSTER.