COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 8106. Fine dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual markings with tiny “U.S.” below “COLT’S PATENT” on frame. It has brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip with fine sharp legible cartouches on both sides. One of only 2,700 revolvers of this model produced in period 1850-1851, few of which survive with any condition at all. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, flaked to medium patina elsewhere with several nicks on each side. Rammer pivot retains about 50% faded case colors. Cyl retains about 30% thin orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina and retains about 90% Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins remain prominent. Frame & hammer retain case colors, mostly turning gray. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina & grip, which is pencil numbered to this revolver in back strap channel, is sound & crisp with a few minor nicks & dings and retains a fine oil finish and has its fine cartouches on each side. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59000 JR24 (12,500-17,500)

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
	738	$17,250.00	COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 8106. Fine dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual markings with tiny “U.S.” below “COLT’S PATENT” on frame. It has brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip with fine sharp legible cartouches on both sides. One of only 2,700 revolvers of this model produced in period 1850-1851, few of which survive with any condition at all. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 50-60% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas, flaked to medium patina elsewhere with several nicks on each side. Rammer pivot retains about 50% faded case colors. Cyl retains about 30% thin orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina and retains about 90% Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins remain prominent. Frame & hammer retain case colors, mostly turning gray. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina & grip, which is pencil numbered to this revolver in back strap channel, is sound & crisp with a few minor nicks & dings and retains a fine oil finish and has its fine cartouches on each side. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59000 JR24 (12,500-17,500) 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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