MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 18231. Late 3rd model with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, 3-screw frame with brass back strap & trigger guard and 1-piece walnut grip. The left side has the outline of a cartouche and there are small inspector’s initials on the various parts and a tiny “U.S.” below “Colt’s Patent” on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching, including the wedge. The bbl retains traces of original blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a light silver/brown patina. There are a series of small hammer marks on top of the round section of the bbl and fine hammer marks around the wedge opening with some fine pitting near the muzzle. The cylinder is mostly a silver/brown patina with some light pitting around the front edge and retains 85-90% Indian fight scene. The frame retains traces of case color in the very sheltered areas with the balance a silver/gray patina. The grip frame is a light mustard patina. The grips have slightly chipped toes and show moderate wear with light handling and use marks and the outline of the cartouche. Mechanics are fine. The bore is strong and bright with light pitting in the grooves. Hamilton Collection 4-52131 JR855 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1214	$14,625.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 18231. Late 3rd model with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, 3-screw frame with brass back strap & trigger guard and 1-piece walnut grip. The left side has the outline of a cartouche and there are small inspector’s initials on the various parts and a tiny “U.S.” below “Colt’s Patent” on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching, including the wedge. The bbl retains traces of original blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a light silver/brown patina. There are a series of small hammer marks on top of the round section of the bbl and fine hammer marks around the wedge opening with some fine pitting near the muzzle. The cylinder is mostly a silver/brown patina with some light pitting around the front edge and retains 85-90% Indian fight scene. The frame retains traces of case color in the very sheltered areas with the balance a silver/gray patina. The grip frame is a light mustard patina. The grips have slightly chipped toes and show moderate wear with light handling and use marks and the outline of the cartouche. Mechanics are fine. The bore is strong and bright with light pitting in the grooves. Hamilton Collection 4-52131 JR855 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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