NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 11071. Cal. 44. Scarce 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.”. 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. 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 that are very worn and only discernible in outline. 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. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall as refinished. All matching including wedge, cylinder & grip; metal overall is a smooth brown/plum, and frame is gray/silver with mottled texture overall. Cylinder retains 60-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with only partially legible panels around the SN; cylinder has areas of pitting and has a shiny brown refinish 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 light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina with partially discernible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves. 4-49848 JS47 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2184

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
	2184	$7,475.00	NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11071. Cal. 44. Scarce 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.”. 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. 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 that are very worn and only discernible in outline. 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. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall as refinished. All matching including wedge, cylinder & grip; metal overall is a smooth brown/plum, and frame is gray/silver with mottled texture overall. Cylinder retains 60-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with only partially legible panels around the SN; cylinder has areas of pitting and has a shiny brown refinish 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 light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina with partially discernible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves. 4-49848 JS47 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2184 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.