COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER.

COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal 44. SN 10732. 7-1/2” hard oct bbl. Standard markings on bbl and frame with inspector marks on various parts but no cartouches on grips. Matching numbers except loading lever and wedge. Bbl has been stretched from front of octagonal portion and contour has been changed slightly. Engraved on buttstrap is “D. T. Elston”. Daniel T. Elston was a member of Company A, 4th Illinois Cavalry, also known as “Grant’s Escort” during his entire Civil War enlistment. Record included with gun include those of Company A, as well as the rest of the regiment, and show that it was detached as an escort to Ulysses S. Grant from November 1861 to August 1863. His certificate of discharge lists his occupation as banker. He was discharged on July 4, 1863, because of diseases from which “he will never recover sufficiently to perform mandates of a soldier”. He appears on the muster roles until his discharge. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall with various dents and pits. Grips show little wear. About half of the cyl seam remains, but the safety pins are battered at the rear of cyl. 4-30725 FS261 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	162	$8,050.00	COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal 44. SN 10732. 7-1/2” hard oct bbl. Standard markings on bbl and frame with inspector marks on various parts but no cartouches on grips. Matching numbers except loading lever and wedge. Bbl has been stretched from front of octagonal portion and contour has been changed slightly. Engraved on buttstrap is “D. T. Elston”. Daniel T. Elston was a member of Company A, 4th Illinois Cavalry, also known as “Grant’s Escort” during his entire Civil War enlistment. Record included with gun include those of Company A, as well as the rest of the regiment, and show that it was detached as an escort to Ulysses S. Grant from November 1861 to August 1863. His certificate of discharge lists his occupation as banker. He was discharged on July 4, 1863, because of diseases from which “he will never recover sufficiently to perform mandates of a soldier”. He appears on the muster roles until his discharge. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall with various dents and pits. Grips show little wear. About half of the cyl seam remains, but the safety pins are battered at the rear of cyl. 4-30725 FS261 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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