MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 13388. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, brass grip frame and 1-piece walnut grips. The left side of the frame has tiny “U.S.” below “Colt’s Patent”. The grips are modern replacements. The cylinder is possibly a reproduction that has been dressed down or filed in a lathe or other turning machine and then artificially aged. The numbers on the cylinder have been restamped or are newly stamped. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including the wedge with the replacement grips as noted. The bbl, cylinder and frame retain a medium silver/gray patina with light surface pitting and moderate to heavy muzzle wear. The nipples show moderate to heavy wear with chipping and the pins are all battered. The grip frame is a mellow brass patina and the grips retain most of an artificially aged varnish with light nicks and dings. Mechanics are a little hitchy but fine. Strong bore with light pitting. 4-53446 JR845 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1340	$3,507.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 13388. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, brass grip frame and 1-piece walnut grips. The left side of the frame has tiny “U.S.” below “Colt’s Patent”. The grips are modern replacements. The cylinder is possibly a reproduction that has been dressed down or filed in a lathe or other turning machine and then artificially aged. The numbers on the cylinder have been restamped or are newly stamped. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including the wedge with the replacement grips as noted. The bbl, cylinder and frame retain a medium silver/gray patina with light surface pitting and moderate to heavy muzzle wear. The nipples show moderate to heavy wear with chipping and the pins are all battered. The grip frame is a mellow brass patina and the grips retain most of an artificially aged varnish with light nicks and dings. Mechanics are a little hitchy but fine. Strong bore with light pitting. 4-53446 JR845 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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