COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH UNUSUAL SERIAL NUMBER.

SN 11111. Cal. 44. Martially marked 3rd Model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and left hand New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a small “U.S.”. The unplated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the outline of an inspector’s cartouche on each side. Several of the major parts also have small inspector initials. Cyl has usual six chambers with Dragoon/Indian fights scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouche surrounding the SN. All six safety pins are serviceable. The 3rd Model Dragoon was the most prolific of the Dragoons with about 10,500 produced during the period 1851-1861. The 3rd Model Dragoons were generally issued to front line units fighting Indians in the West then continued in service throughout the Civil War. After the war most were sold as surplus to either foreign governments or private citizens where they were continued in use on the American frontier. They are rarely ever found with high orig finish. SN of this revolver is somewhat unusual. There is also a Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon revolver with the identical SN being sold as lot 2196 in this auction. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge & cyl, grip number is not visible. Bbl retains traces of blue turning plum in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina; rammer pivot retains faded case colors; frame retains dark case colors in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a cleaned metal patina; hammer shows mottled dark case colors; cyl is a gray metal patina and shows 50-60% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with mostly legible cartouches; trigger guard & back strap are a medium to dark brass patina, never having been silver plated. Grip has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with nicks & dings and has a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-49984 JR175 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2191

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
	2191	$9,200.00	COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH UNUSUAL SERIAL NUMBER. SN 11111. Cal. 44. Martially marked 3rd Model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and left hand New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a small “U.S.”. The unplated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the outline of an inspector’s cartouche on each side. Several of the major parts also have small inspector initials. Cyl has usual six chambers with Dragoon/Indian fights scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouche surrounding the SN. All six safety pins are serviceable. The 3rd Model Dragoon was the most prolific of the Dragoons with about 10,500 produced during the period 1851-1861. The 3rd Model Dragoons were generally issued to front line units fighting Indians in the West then continued in service throughout the Civil War. After the war most were sold as surplus to either foreign governments or private citizens where they were continued in use on the American frontier. They are rarely ever found with high orig finish. SN of this revolver is somewhat unusual. There is also a Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon revolver with the identical SN being sold as lot 2196 in this auction. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge & cyl, grip number is not visible. Bbl retains traces of blue turning plum in sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina; rammer pivot retains faded case colors; frame retains dark case colors in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a cleaned metal patina; hammer shows mottled dark case colors; cyl is a gray metal patina and shows 50-60% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with mostly legible cartouches; trigger guard & back strap are a medium to dark brass patina, never having been silver plated. Grip has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with nicks & dings and has a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-49984 JR175 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2191 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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COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH UNUSUAL SERIAL NUMBER.