RARE LATE COLT 3RD MODEL COMMERCIAL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE LATE COLT 3RD MODEL COMMERCIAL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19421. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with the very rare 8″ oct to rnd bbl, with altered German silver front sight, 1-line New York City address reading from muzzle to cylinder & horizontal lever latch. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with brass trigger guard & back strap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Altogether there were about 10,500 of the 3rd model dragoon produced in period 1851-1861 with extremely few made with the rare 8″ bbl late in production. Accompanied by an orig “COLT’S PATENT”, iron, 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter. Also accompanied by an orig 5″X7″ photograph depicting two young boys, probably early teenagers, dressed in 1920’s costume, standing in front of a house with a variety of firearms, knives & rope including what is probably this revolver. A notation on back says that this is William in 1924. Also accompanying is a chronology of provenance on this revolver. It shows Rasmus Wibbert of Racine, Wisconsin acquired it in 1865. In 1899 it was handed down to William J. Wibbert also of Racine, WI. In 1958 it passed to another William J. Wibbert of Del Rio, Texas and in 1999 to Darryl J. Wibbert of Mesquite, TX, the consignor to this auction. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge, grip was not checked. All metal retains a dark brown attic patina with fine surface rust & light pitting, heavier on right side of muzzle. Cylinder has matching finish with a few scattered spots of deeper pitting. Trigger guard & back strap retain a dark mustard patina with lighter areas from handling. Grip has chipped toes & chipped left edge, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about 85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. Mold has a matching, very dark patina with light surface rust & a replaced sprue cutter screw. 4-33800 JR365 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2269	$7,475.00	RARE LATE COLT 3RD MODEL COMMERCIAL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19421. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with the very rare 8″ oct to rnd bbl, with altered German silver front sight, 1-line New York City address reading from muzzle to cylinder & horizontal lever latch. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with brass trigger guard & back strap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Altogether there were about 10,500 of the 3rd model dragoon produced in period 1851-1861 with extremely few made with the rare 8″ bbl late in production. Accompanied by an orig “COLT’S PATENT”, iron, 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter. Also accompanied by an orig 5″X7″ photograph depicting two young boys, probably early teenagers, dressed in 1920’s costume, standing in front of a house with a variety of firearms, knives & rope including what is probably this revolver. A notation on back says that this is William in 1924. Also accompanying is a chronology of provenance on this revolver. It shows Rasmus Wibbert of Racine, Wisconsin acquired it in 1865. In 1899 it was handed down to William J. Wibbert also of Racine, WI. In 1958 it passed to another William J. Wibbert of Del Rio, Texas and in 1999 to Darryl J. Wibbert of Mesquite, TX, the consignor to this auction. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge, grip was not checked. All metal retains a dark brown attic patina with fine surface rust & light pitting, heavier on right side of muzzle. Cylinder has matching finish with a few scattered spots of deeper pitting. Trigger guard & back strap retain a dark mustard patina with lighter areas from handling. Grip has chipped toes & chipped left edge, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains about 85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. Mold has a matching, very dark patina with light surface rust & a replaced sprue cutter screw. 4-33800 JR365 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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