SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. THIRD TYPE DRAGOON REVOLVER.

SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. THIRD TYPE DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 101. Cal. 40. Unusual heavy revolver with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with integral top strap which is lightly engraved and marked with maker’s name. Fitted with a 2-pc rammer and usual 6-shot cylinder with a cast metal grip. Grip, lockplate & hammer are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about a total of 110 of these rare revolvers were made in four types in about 1851. Few survive today. CONDITION: Good. Appears to be complete & orig and retains a restored brown finish. Hammer has an old repair in the spur and shank. Mechanics are fine although hammer strikes slightly off center, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-31877 JR290 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1335	$10,350.00	SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. THIRD TYPE DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 101. Cal. 40. Unusual heavy revolver with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with integral top strap which is lightly engraved and marked with maker’s name. Fitted with a 2-pc rammer and usual 6-shot cylinder with a cast metal grip. Grip, lockplate & hammer are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about a total of 110 of these rare revolvers were made in four types in about 1851. Few survive today. CONDITION: Good. Appears to be complete & orig and retains a restored brown finish. Hammer has an old repair in the spur and shank. Mechanics are fine although hammer strikes slightly off center, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-31877 JR290 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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