SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 4299. Civilian dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual bbl markings reading from cyl to muzzle with German silver front sight, brass grip frame, square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left bottom of grip has small initials “SBL” and top left of grip at frame has a small “B”. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” and there is one tiny initial “K” on trigger guard by serial number, however the grips are without cartouche. Cyl has “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” etching. These is one of about 7,000 of these revolvers made in period 1848-1850 and are rarely ever found with any condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “844”. Bbl retains about 95% strong glossy orig blue with majority of losses in a sgl patch of light surface rust on left side of bbl at muzzle. Bbl lug has light freckles of rust on both sides & over top flats. Rammer & loading lever retains most of its orig case colors, slightly darkened. Cyl retains about 95% orig blue mixed with scattered light patina. “U.S. DRAGOONS” & “COLT’S PATENT” etchings are completely legible & cyl body retains most of the Ranger/Indian fight scene with a few minor nicks & one small area of pitting. Face of cyl has a series of small nicks in one area. Cyl safety pin is partially intact. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, strong on sides, turned silver on top right side of recoil shield. Hammer retains strong case colors also. Trigger guard & back strap are crisp and retain a dark brown mustard patina. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and some slight battering on bottom and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore. 4-58852 JR30 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	736	$138,000.00	SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 4299. Civilian dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual bbl markings reading from cyl to muzzle with German silver front sight, brass grip frame, square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left bottom of grip has small initials “SBL” and top left of grip at frame has a small “B”. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” and there is one tiny initial “K” on trigger guard by serial number, however the grips are without cartouche. Cyl has “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” etching. These is one of about 7,000 of these revolvers made in period 1848-1850 and are rarely ever found with any condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “844”. Bbl retains about 95% strong glossy orig blue with majority of losses in a sgl patch of light surface rust on left side of bbl at muzzle. Bbl lug has light freckles of rust on both sides & over top flats. Rammer & loading lever retains most of its orig case colors, slightly darkened. Cyl retains about 95% orig blue mixed with scattered light patina. “U.S. DRAGOONS” & “COLT’S PATENT” etchings are completely legible & cyl body retains most of the Ranger/Indian fight scene with a few minor nicks & one small area of pitting. Face of cyl has a series of small nicks in one area. Cyl safety pin is partially intact. Frame retains virtually all of its orig case colors, strong on sides, turned silver on top right side of recoil shield. Hammer retains strong case colors also. Trigger guard & back strap are crisp and retain a dark brown mustard patina. Grip is sound with minor nicks & scratches and some slight battering on bottom and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore. 4-58852 JR30 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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