VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL LONDON DRAGOON.

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL LONDON DRAGOON. Cal. 44. SN 13. Spectacular dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, engraved on top flat “COLn COLT LONDON”, silver plated brass grip frame with deluxe burl walnut 1-pc grip. Frame, hammer, rammer pivot & grip frame are wonderfully engraved with extremely beautiful, fine, well executed foliate arabesque patterns with an “X” border pattern on bbl lug sides and feather patterns at muzzle & rnd part of bbl root. Hammer has light patterns on sides with fish scale engraving on top edge. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with blank brass plaque in lid, blue velvet lined with instruction sheet inside lid & compartmented in bottom for revolver, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a rare brass 2-cavity Colt’s patent mold with iron sprue cutter, a large lacquered cap tin & a Dixon “COLT’S NAVY FLASK” bag shaped flask. It has a covered corner compartment with brass handle & slot for a cleaning rod which is missing, & two other empty compartments. Paul was told at the time of purchase of this gun that it originally had been taken by a young lawyer as payment for services rendered. This young lawyer later became President of the United States. His name was Richard Nixon. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Grip has matching pencil number in back strap channel. Bbl retains about all of its strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Rammer & handle retain most of their orig case colors, somewhat faded on handle & bottom of rammer. Pivot has bright crisp colors. Cyl is a blue/gray/brown patina with a few nicks on front edge with clear legible legends and retains about 80% Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins are prominent. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig factory case colors & screws their entire orig factory blue. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig silver plate that appears to have a gold wash. Grip is crisp with very minor edge wear & a minor nick or two. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a crack in bottom, otherwise is sound showing considerable wear & moderate soil. Interior is moderately faded with wear from revolver & tools. All in all an extraordinary revolver in seldom encountered condition. 4-58366 JR35 (90,000-125,000)

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
	730	$74,750.00	VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL LONDON DRAGOON. Cal. 44. SN 13. Spectacular dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, engraved on top flat “COLn COLT LONDON”, silver plated brass grip frame with deluxe burl walnut 1-pc grip. Frame, hammer, rammer pivot & grip frame are wonderfully engraved with extremely beautiful, fine, well executed foliate arabesque patterns with an “X” border pattern on bbl lug sides and feather patterns at muzzle & rnd part of bbl root. Hammer has light patterns on sides with fish scale engraving on top edge. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with blank brass plaque in lid, blue velvet lined with instruction sheet inside lid & compartmented in bottom for revolver, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a rare brass 2-cavity Colt’s patent mold with iron sprue cutter, a large lacquered cap tin & a Dixon “COLT’S NAVY FLASK” bag shaped flask. It has a covered corner compartment with brass handle & slot for a cleaning rod which is missing, & two other empty compartments. Paul was told at the time of purchase of this gun that it originally had been taken by a young lawyer as payment for services rendered. This young lawyer later became President of the United States. His name was Richard Nixon. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Grip has matching pencil number in back strap channel. Bbl retains about all of its strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear. Rammer & handle retain most of their orig case colors, somewhat faded on handle & bottom of rammer. Pivot has bright crisp colors. Cyl is a blue/gray/brown patina with a few nicks on front edge with clear legible legends and retains about 80% Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins are prominent. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig factory case colors & screws their entire orig factory blue. Grip frame retains virtually all of its orig silver plate that appears to have a gold wash. Grip is crisp with very minor edge wear & a minor nick or two. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a crack in bottom, otherwise is sound showing considerable wear & moderate soil. Interior is moderately faded with wear from revolver & tools. All in all an extraordinary revolver in seldom encountered condition. 4-58366 JR35 (90,000-125,000) 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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