EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. ALL METAL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. ALL METAL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19. Cal. 40. Extremely rare pistol with only about 110 of all four types made in 1851, Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This rare revolver is the first type with a 6″ rnd bbl, tiny German front sight with all cast metal grip. Top strap & sides of grip are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and top strap is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO”. It has a heavy 6-shot cylinder with star wheel and cylinder stop notches concealed on back edge. The cylinder arbor has been brazed in place and the trigger guard has a recent repair. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the bbl & cylinder a smooth dark brown patina with a few scattered spots of pitting. Top strap & grip are a light gray/brown color with scattered pitting. Mechanics are fine although a little loose, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-31878 JR209 (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
	1339	$17,250.00	EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO. ALL METAL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19. Cal. 40. Extremely rare pistol with only about 110 of all four types made in 1851, Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. This rare revolver is the first type with a 6″ rnd bbl, tiny German front sight with all cast metal grip. Top strap & sides of grip are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and top strap is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO”. It has a heavy 6-shot cylinder with star wheel and cylinder stop notches concealed on back edge. The cylinder arbor has been brazed in place and the trigger guard has a recent repair. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with the bbl & cylinder a smooth dark brown patina with a few scattered spots of pitting. Top strap & grip are a light gray/brown color with scattered pitting. Mechanics are fine although a little loose, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-31878 JR209 (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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