RARE MODEL 1847 WALKER REPLACEMENT “FLUCK” DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2695.

SN 2695. Cal. 44. Rare Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City left hand address. Frame is marked about center on left side “COLTS PATENT” over “U.S.”. Cyl is about 2-3/8″ long, 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a distinctive pressure ridge. The “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” legends are discernible and rolled scene is 90% discernible though pitting has obscured some detail. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. All SNs on all the parts are of the tiniest variety. Several of the visible parts have small inspector initials. The rammer handle has the assembly number “356” and number “121” is found on bottom of bbl just forward of the rammer slot. Cyl is numbered “2695” and the wedge is numbered “695”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 300 of these rare Dragoons produced to replace Walker revolvers that had failed in one way or another in the service. They were apparently part of a 1,000 piece order and utilized some orig Walker and Walker-reworked parts. Further information in the referenced publication states that a 1998 study “Observation on Colt’s Second Contract, 1998 Detailed Study” theoretically states that there were 1,000 of these revolvers contracted in 1847 and delivered in four shipments in 1848. It also states that this survey is conjecture based on the examination of over a dozen specimens. Regardless this is one of the most rare of all the Colt Dragoons. Most specimens of this particular gun are found in very poor, well used condition. This gun is well above average, retaining strong traces of original finish, and discernible inspector cartouches. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to find overall. Bbl and bbl housing retain 10-20% orig blue finish, especially in protected areas. SNs as noted above. Metal overall retains a silver/gray patina; cyl is matching patina and shows about 90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with discernible legends as can be seen in photos; trigger guard & backstrap are a light yellow patina. Grips have small chipped toes on bottom inside tips and show honest wear with a dark hand worn patina with both cartouches discernible left side complete and right side over 50%. Mechanics are fine, bright bore with strong discernible rifling. 4-50068 JS40 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2174

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
	2174	$20,700.00	RARE MODEL 1847 WALKER REPLACEMENT “FLUCK” DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2695. SN 2695. Cal. 44. Rare Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City left hand address. Frame is marked about center on left side “COLTS PATENT” over “U.S.”. Cyl is about 2-3/8″ long, 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a distinctive pressure ridge. The “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” legends are discernible and rolled scene is 90% discernible though pitting has obscured some detail. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. All SNs on all the parts are of the tiniest variety. Several of the visible parts have small inspector initials. The rammer handle has the assembly number “356” and number “121” is found on bottom of bbl just forward of the rammer slot. Cyl is numbered “2695” and the wedge is numbered “695”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 300 of these rare Dragoons produced to replace Walker revolvers that had failed in one way or another in the service. They were apparently part of a 1,000 piece order and utilized some orig Walker and Walker-reworked parts. Further information in the referenced publication states that a 1998 study “Observation on Colt’s Second Contract, 1998 Detailed Study” theoretically states that there were 1,000 of these revolvers contracted in 1847 and delivered in four shipments in 1848. It also states that this survey is conjecture based on the examination of over a dozen specimens. Regardless this is one of the most rare of all the Colt Dragoons. Most specimens of this particular gun are found in very poor, well used condition. This gun is well above average, retaining strong traces of original finish, and discernible inspector cartouches. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to find overall. Bbl and bbl housing retain 10-20% orig blue finish, especially in protected areas. SNs as noted above. Metal overall retains a silver/gray patina; cyl is matching patina and shows about 90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with discernible legends as can be seen in photos; trigger guard & backstrap are a light yellow patina. Grips have small chipped toes on bottom inside tips and show honest wear with a dark hand worn patina with both cartouches discernible left side complete and right side over 50%. Mechanics are fine, bright bore with strong discernible rifling. 4-50068 JS40 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2174 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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RARE MODEL 1847 WALKER REPLACEMENT “FLUCK” DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2695.