COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 14496. Cal 44. Usual configuration with 7 1/2″ octagon to rd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with Dragoon / Indian fight scene roll marking. The brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. These Dragoon revolvers were produced from about 1851 to 1861 with a total production of about 10,500 revolvers, of which about 4,330 were purchased on military contracts. The balance of the civilian production were purchased by a variety of individuals for use on the American Frontier and virtually all saw service from earliest production right through the Civil War and afterward returned to service on the American Frontier and in various foreign nations and are rarely found today with any original finish. This is a nice complete, original and authentic example with all matching serial numbers and traces of original finish with a partially discernible cylinder scene. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains small traces of orig blue in well with balance smooth grey/silver with scattered light staining and pitting. Rammer and handle retain similar smooth grey/silver color. Frame and hammer are a mottled silver/grey color with scattered pin-prick pitting. Cylinder has a matching grey metal patina and shows about 40% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” & “COLT’S PATENT” which are only partially legible. Grip frame is a medium yellow patina with traces of silver plating in protected areas. Grip has chipped inside toes, otherwise sound showing moderate to heavy edge wear and a hand worn patina with remnants of a varnished finish. Mechanics are fine. Good bore with crisp, discernible rifling. 4-49932 JS44 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2193

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
	2193	$8,050.00	COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 14496. Cal 44. Usual configuration with 7 1/2″ octagon to rd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with Dragoon / Indian fight scene roll marking. The brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. These Dragoon revolvers were produced from about 1851 to 1861 with a total production of about 10,500 revolvers, of which about 4,330 were purchased on military contracts. The balance of the civilian production were purchased by a variety of individuals for use on the American Frontier and virtually all saw service from earliest production right through the Civil War and afterward returned to service on the American Frontier and in various foreign nations and are rarely found today with any original finish. This is a nice complete, original and authentic example with all matching serial numbers and traces of original finish with a partially discernible cylinder scene. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains small traces of orig blue in well with balance smooth grey/silver with scattered light staining and pitting. Rammer and handle retain similar smooth grey/silver color. Frame and hammer are a mottled silver/grey color with scattered pin-prick pitting. Cylinder has a matching grey metal patina and shows about 40% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” & “COLT’S PATENT” which are only partially legible. Grip frame is a medium yellow patina with traces of silver plating in protected areas. Grip has chipped inside toes, otherwise sound showing moderate to heavy edge wear and a hand worn patina with remnants of a varnished finish. Mechanics are fine. Good bore with crisp, discernible rifling. 4-49932 JS44 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2193 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 THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.