EXTREMELY FINE THIRD MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON.

SN 11194. 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. Left side of grip has a crisp cartouche which reads “JCB” (Joseph C. Brigg) and the right side 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 early 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. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine – excellent overall, all matching SN’s. Bbl retains 80% plus orig blue finish with the remain reduction being on left side of bbl housing where blue has been cleaned off. Cylinder retains 40% plus orig blue and cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible with bright crisp legends on either side of SN. Frame retains 20% muted case colors with balance turning silver/gray with scattered staining. Backstrap and trigger guard have good yellow patina with scattered small scratches. Several screws still retain orig fire blue. Grips are solid and well fit with “J.C.B” cartouche being crisp and “W.A.T” cartouche being fairly crisp, but typically weakly struck in the upper left quadrant as can be seen in photos. Inside toes of each grip have small chips. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and fairly bright. 4-50075 JS48 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2189

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
	2189	$20,700.00	EXTREMELY FINE THIRD MODEL MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON. SN 11194. 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. Left side of grip has a crisp cartouche which reads “JCB” (Joseph C. Brigg) and the right side 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 early 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. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very fine – excellent overall, all matching SN’s. Bbl retains 80% plus orig blue finish with the remain reduction being on left side of bbl housing where blue has been cleaned off. Cylinder retains 40% plus orig blue and cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible with bright crisp legends on either side of SN. Frame retains 20% muted case colors with balance turning silver/gray with scattered staining. Backstrap and trigger guard have good yellow patina with scattered small scratches. Several screws still retain orig fire blue. Grips are solid and well fit with “J.C.B” cartouche being crisp and “W.A.T” cartouche being fairly crisp, but typically weakly struck in the upper left quadrant as can be seen in photos. Inside toes of each grip have small chips. Mechanics are excellent and bore is crisp and fairly bright. 4-50075 JS48 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2189 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.