RARE ENGRAVED COLT LONDON THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 159. 44 Cal. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and stamped “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY”. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon. There were only 700 Hartford-London dragoons, very few engraved. This gun was made in 1853. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a burl walnut deluxe 1-pc grip. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLTS PATENT” legends partially visible. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Revolver is engraved in English style with about 60-70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns & beautiful foliate & floral patterns on the recoil shields, frame and bbl lug. The rammer pivot is engraved to match with rosettes around each side of the pivot link screw. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also engraved to match with line borders. This revolver is pictured on p. 147-148 of the book Colt Engraving, by R.L. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Charles Maris Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1964. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Matching SNs except grip which is unnumbered. Overall the steel parts retain a medium to dark gray metal patina with a few scattered spots of fine pinprick surface pitting. Etching is quite crisp overall and edges of gun are sharp with traces of orig blue finish in protected areas of well. Cyl retains 25-30% faint Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the legends partly visible. Trigger guard retains about 30% orig silver plating and the back strap about 20%. Grip is sound and solid with 3/8″ X 3/4″ chip on right side at frame, typical nicks & dings, shows moderate edge wear and a couple small chips at inside toes; retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, crisp rifling with scattered pitting. 4-53945 JS45 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3010

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3010	$10,350.00	RARE ENGRAVED COLT LONDON THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 159. 44 Cal. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and stamped “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY”. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a ribbon. There were only 700 Hartford-London dragoons, very few engraved. This gun was made in 1853. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a burl walnut deluxe 1-pc grip. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLTS PATENT” legends partially visible. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Revolver is engraved in English style with about 60-70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns & beautiful foliate & floral patterns on the recoil shields, frame and bbl lug. The rammer pivot is engraved to match with rosettes around each side of the pivot link screw. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are also engraved to match with line borders. This revolver is pictured on p. 147-148 of the book Colt Engraving, by R.L. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Charles Maris Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1964. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Matching SNs except grip which is unnumbered. Overall the steel parts retain a medium to dark gray metal patina with a few scattered spots of fine pinprick surface pitting. Etching is quite crisp overall and edges of gun are sharp with traces of orig blue finish in protected areas of well. Cyl retains 25-30% faint Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the legends partly visible. Trigger guard retains about 30% orig silver plating and the back strap about 20%. Grip is sound and solid with 3/8″ X 3/4″ chip on right side at frame, typical nicks & dings, shows moderate edge wear and a couple small chips at inside toes; retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, crisp rifling with scattered pitting. 4-53945 JS45 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3010 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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RARE ENGRAVED COLT LONDON THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.