RARE MARTIALLY MARKED FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER.

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 6367. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, tiny “US” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with brass grip frame & square back trigger guard and 1-pc walnut grip with clear “SK” for Samuel Keeler cartouche on left side and “WAT” for William A. Thornton cartouche on right side. It has small inspector initials on various parts. Cylinder has oval stops with usual markings. These first model dragoons were virtually 100% issued and rarely survive with any condition. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 25-30% thin orig blue, being mostly a blue/gray patina. It has traces of case colors on rammer & pivot. Cylinder is a smooth gray patina with traces of finish around back edge and retains about 75-80% Ranger-Indian fight scene. Safety pin is battered & gone but cylinder shows light use. Frame is a gray patina with traces of silvered case hardening. Grip frame is a medium brass patina. Grip is outstanding with light edge wear and a few minor nicks & scratches and retains a fine hand worn patina with its clear cartouches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-33313 JR348 (27,500-42,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1368	$51,750.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED FIRST MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 6367. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, tiny “US” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with brass grip frame & square back trigger guard and 1-pc walnut grip with clear “SK” for Samuel Keeler cartouche on left side and “WAT” for William A. Thornton cartouche on right side. It has small inspector initials on various parts. Cylinder has oval stops with usual markings. These first model dragoons were virtually 100% issued and rarely survive with any condition. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 25-30% thin orig blue, being mostly a blue/gray patina. It has traces of case colors on rammer & pivot. Cylinder is a smooth gray patina with traces of finish around back edge and retains about 75-80% Ranger-Indian fight scene. Safety pin is battered & gone but cylinder shows light use. Frame is a gray patina with traces of silvered case hardening. Grip frame is a medium brass patina. Grip is outstanding with light edge wear and a few minor nicks & scratches and retains a fine hand worn patina with its clear cartouches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-33313 JR348 (27,500-42,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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