RARE NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11130. Cal. 44. Fine & rare 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.”. Cyl 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 “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) on the left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) on the right side. 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. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip; the steel parts all retain a smooth plum/brown patina with a small cleaned spot on left side of frame over the markings; cyl is matching patina and retains about 75% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with clear, legible panels around the SN; grip frame shows light edge wear and retains a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves; a scarce & desirable Dragoon. 4-48249 JR351 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	1315	$20,125.00	RARE NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11130. Cal. 44. Fine & rare 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.”. Cyl 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 “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) on the left side and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) on the right side. 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. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip; the steel parts all retain a smooth plum/brown patina with a small cleaned spot on left side of frame over the markings; cyl is matching patina and retains about 75% Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking with clear, legible panels around the SN; grip frame shows light edge wear and retains a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting in the grooves; a scarce & desirable Dragoon. 4-48249 JR351 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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