MARTIAL COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 9782. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a very nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels on each side of the SN. Cylinder retains all six serviceable safety pins. The frame is “U.S.” marked and various parts have small inspector initials, the grips both have discernible cartouches noting military purchase. The 2nd Model Dragoon was produced only during 1850-1851 with only about 2,700 manufactured in that period. Of that small number 1,000 were on contract to the government. Colt, anticipating larger orders, produced parts to make the additional 1,700 revolvers, most of which were inspected at the plant but when the contracts from the government did not materialize he simply had them assembled into revolvers and sold them on the commercial market. Regardless of where they were sold these revolvers saw hard frontier service which continued through the Civil War and remained in service well into the 1870s. These rare Dragoons are rarely found today with any orig finish with most having seen very hard use. This is a very nice gun that has seen honest use still retaining traces of blue finish in protected areas. This gun appears all orig, authentic, and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. All the steel parts retain a gray/brown metal patina with scattered discoloration, staining and fine pitting. Cyl is lighter colored being gray with staining and pin prick pitting in areas; 75-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with crisp clear panels is present; grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate wear with a handworn patina and good discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos. Mechanics are fine, strong crisp bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-49845 JS45 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2183

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
	2183	$10,350.00	MARTIAL COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9782. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over “U.S.”. The squareback brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a very nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels on each side of the SN. Cylinder retains all six serviceable safety pins. The frame is “U.S.” marked and various parts have small inspector initials, the grips both have discernible cartouches noting military purchase. The 2nd Model Dragoon was produced only during 1850-1851 with only about 2,700 manufactured in that period. Of that small number 1,000 were on contract to the government. Colt, anticipating larger orders, produced parts to make the additional 1,700 revolvers, most of which were inspected at the plant but when the contracts from the government did not materialize he simply had them assembled into revolvers and sold them on the commercial market. Regardless of where they were sold these revolvers saw hard frontier service which continued through the Civil War and remained in service well into the 1870s. These rare Dragoons are rarely found today with any orig finish with most having seen very hard use. This is a very nice gun that has seen honest use still retaining traces of blue finish in protected areas. This gun appears all orig, authentic, and complete in every regard. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. All the steel parts retain a gray/brown metal patina with scattered discoloration, staining and fine pitting. Cyl is lighter colored being gray with staining and pin prick pitting in areas; 75-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with crisp clear panels is present; grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate wear with a handworn patina and good discernible cartouches as can be seen in photos. Mechanics are fine, strong crisp bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-49845 JS45 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2183 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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MARTIAL COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.