NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 11135. Cal. 44. Fine & rare New Hampshire Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with brackets. Left side of bbl lug is marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in back strap channel. Grip has inspector cartouches “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) on the left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) on the right side. Various parts also have small inspector initials including bottom left edge and bottom side of grip, back strap, trigger guard, frame, hammer, bbl & rammer pivot. According to Colt Firearms, Wilson, and Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only a very few of these revolvers were produced for the New Hampshire Militia. They are rarely encountered today, only in the most advanced Colt collections especially in high condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine overall condition, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip; bbl retains 40-50% bright blue finish with remainder turning plum; cyl retains 80-90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with clear, legible panels around the SN; cyl has areas of pinprick pitting and has a dull thin blue finish that appears added and not orig to manufacture. Grip frame shows light edge wear and retains a yellow patina. Grip is sound, solid, and well fit showing very light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina with well discerned crisp cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves. 4-50057 JS46 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2182

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2182	$21,275.00	NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11135. Cal. 44. Fine & rare New Hampshire Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with brackets. Left side of bbl lug is marked “NEW HAMPSHIRE”. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in back strap channel. Grip has inspector cartouches “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) on the left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) on the right side. Various parts also have small inspector initials including bottom left edge and bottom side of grip, back strap, trigger guard, frame, hammer, bbl & rammer pivot. According to Colt Firearms, Wilson, and Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only a very few of these revolvers were produced for the New Hampshire Militia. They are rarely encountered today, only in the most advanced Colt collections especially in high condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine overall condition, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip; bbl retains 40-50% bright blue finish with remainder turning plum; cyl retains 80-90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with clear, legible panels around the SN; cyl has areas of pinprick pitting and has a dull thin blue finish that appears added and not orig to manufacture. Grip frame shows light edge wear and retains a yellow patina. Grip is sound, solid, and well fit showing very light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina with well discerned crisp cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves. 4-50057 JS46 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2182 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.