EXTREMELY FINE THIRD MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON.

SN 17886. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Frame is standard 3-screw type, not cut for shoulder stock with a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side. The brass trigger guard and brass backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. All six safety pins are complete and serviceable. The right side grip has a crisp cartouche “WAT” (William A. Thornton) and various parts have small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2″ and 8″ variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. This is a very fine gun that is high finish, orig, authentic and complete in every regard. This is a beautiful gun retaining most all its orig finish with bright crisp bore and brilliant case colors rarely seen. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine – excellent overall, all matching SN’s. Bbl retains 80% plus orig blue finish with areas thinning especially on left side if bbl. Cylinder retains 70% plus orig blue and cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible with bright crisp legends on either side of SN. The remainder of cylinder on one side has areas of pitting as does small areas of frame on left side and left side of bbl housing where this gun must have laid in poor environment. Viewed from the right side, this gun looks almost new. Frame retains about 90% bright case colors with balance turning silver/gray with small areas of pitting on left side as can be seen in photos. Backstrap and trigger guard have good yellow/mustard colored patina with some staining on backstrap. Screws all retain some orig fire blue. Grips are sound and solid showing very little handling, well fit with “W.A.T” cartouche being very crisp and well defined. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and bright. 4-51179 JS51 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2062

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
	2062	$42,550.00	EXTREMELY FINE THIRD MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON. SN 17886. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Frame is standard 3-screw type, not cut for shoulder stock with a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side. The brass trigger guard and brass backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels surrounding the SN. All six safety pins are complete and serviceable. The right side grip has a crisp cartouche “WAT” (William A. Thornton) and various parts have small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 10,500 3rd Model Dragoons produced from 1851-1861 in both 7-1/2″ and 8″ variations with both 3 and 4-screw frames. They were virtually all issued to front line troops for use in the Indian Wars and continued in service throughout the Civil War, usually seeing very hard service and are rarely found today with any orig finish. This is a very fine gun that is high finish, orig, authentic and complete in every regard. This is a beautiful gun retaining most all its orig finish with bright crisp bore and brilliant case colors rarely seen. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine – excellent overall, all matching SN’s. Bbl retains 80% plus orig blue finish with areas thinning especially on left side if bbl. Cylinder retains 70% plus orig blue and cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible with bright crisp legends on either side of SN. The remainder of cylinder on one side has areas of pitting as does small areas of frame on left side and left side of bbl housing where this gun must have laid in poor environment. Viewed from the right side, this gun looks almost new. Frame retains about 90% bright case colors with balance turning silver/gray with small areas of pitting on left side as can be seen in photos. Backstrap and trigger guard have good yellow/mustard colored patina with some staining on backstrap. Screws all retain some orig fire blue. Grips are sound and solid showing very little handling, well fit with “W.A.T” cartouche being very crisp and well defined. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and bright. 4-51179 JS51 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2062 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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EXTREMELY FINE THIRD MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON.