SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. FOURTH TYPE DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. FOURTH TYPE DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN Unknow. Cal. 40. Extremely rare revolver with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, brass blade front sight with engraved top strap that also has maker’s name and the tiny rear sight at rear end. It has an unfluted 6-shot cylinder with etched trophy of arms and foliate patterns. It also has the 2-pc rammer with iron frame and wood grip panels with military style rnd metal buttcap. Top strap, sides of frame, buttcap & trigger guard have light foliate arabesque pattern engraving. Back strap has light chip & line border patterns. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 110 of these rare revolvers were made in four types in about 1851. CONDITION: Fine. Traces of orig blue remain in sheltered areas on frame with balance of frame, back strap, bbl & rammer a mottled gray/brown patina. Cylinder is also gray with scattered light pitting and retains most of its thin, orig etched scenes. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some light rust near muzzle. 4-31879 JR293 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1336	$17,250.00	SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. FOURTH TYPE DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN Unknow. Cal. 40. Extremely rare revolver with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, brass blade front sight with engraved top strap that also has maker’s name and the tiny rear sight at rear end. It has an unfluted 6-shot cylinder with etched trophy of arms and foliate patterns. It also has the 2-pc rammer with iron frame and wood grip panels with military style rnd metal buttcap. Top strap, sides of frame, buttcap & trigger guard have light foliate arabesque pattern engraving. Back strap has light chip & line border patterns. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 110 of these rare revolvers were made in four types in about 1851. CONDITION: Fine. Traces of orig blue remain in sheltered areas on frame with balance of frame, back strap, bbl & rammer a mottled gray/brown patina. Cylinder is also gray with scattered light pitting and retains most of its thin, orig etched scenes. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some light rust near muzzle. 4-31879 JR293 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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