SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT NEW HAMPSHIRE 2ND MODEL DRAGOON.

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT NEW HAMPSHIRE 2ND MODEL DRAGOON. Cal. 44 Perc. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to round bbl, German silver front sight, brass trigger guard and backstrap containing 1-pc walnut grips with a fine legible cartouche on each side. The left side of bbl is very nicely stamped “New Hampshire” in small lettering. There is a tiny “U.S.” below the Colt’s Patent on the frame and tiny inspectors’ initials on the various parts, including the left grip. SN 10712. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains a smooth, even medium brown patina, as does the rammer and lever. The frame retains a fine, smooth silver-gray patina with some fine pitting on the hammer nose. The cylinder is an even silver-brown patina with fine pitting around the front edge. Retains 60-70% original Indian fight scene. The trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grips are extremely fine, showing light wear with 2 or 3 dings, minutely chipped toes with good “JCB” cartouche on the left side and “WAT” cartouche on the right side. It has a strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49488 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	356	$17,250.00	SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT NEW HAMPSHIRE 2ND MODEL DRAGOON. Cal. 44 Perc. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to round bbl, German silver front sight, brass trigger guard and backstrap containing 1-pc walnut grips with a fine legible cartouche on each side. The left side of bbl is very nicely stamped “New Hampshire” in small lettering. There is a tiny “U.S.” below the Colt’s Patent on the frame and tiny inspectors’ initials on the various parts, including the left grip. SN 10712. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains a smooth, even medium brown patina, as does the rammer and lever. The frame retains a fine, smooth silver-gray patina with some fine pitting on the hammer nose. The cylinder is an even silver-brown patina with fine pitting around the front edge. Retains 60-70% original Indian fight scene. The trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina. Grips are extremely fine, showing light wear with 2 or 3 dings, minutely chipped toes with good “JCB” cartouche on the left side and “WAT” cartouche on the right side. It has a strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49488 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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