MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 17545. Cal. 44. Fine late third model dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with a 3-leaf express sight dovetailed into top flat that has two folding & one standing leaves. Cylinder has usual markings with Ranger/Indian fight scene. It has 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with extended fourth screw & flat head hammer screw. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” It has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip with crisp “CGC” cartouche for C.G. Chandler on left side and “WAT” cartouche on right side for Capt. William A. Thornton. There are small inspector initials on various parts. Accompanied by a very rare “GAYLORD” marked black leather dragoon sized flap holster with sewn rear edge, plug in toe, a belt loop on back with three rivets and large flap with tab for the brass stud. Few of these belt holsters for this heavy revolver were ever issued and not many of those survive today. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge. Traces of finish remain in most sheltered areas with dark case colors on rammer pivot. Cylinder is gray metal color and retains 60-70% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains mottled silvered case colors and hammer dark case colors. Trigger guard is a light mustard patina and backstrap a gray/brown patina. Grip has a gouge on left top side with other handling & use marks with both cartouches nice & clear and some light battering on bottom edges and overall retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster is somewhat dry and flexed in flap with some minor losses at front & rear edges. Tab is fragile and broken in one edge, otherwise retains most of its orig black finish. 4-59725 JR215 (15,000-25,000)

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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	1369	$17,825.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 17545. Cal. 44. Fine late third model dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with a 3-leaf express sight dovetailed into top flat that has two folding & one standing leaves. Cylinder has usual markings with Ranger/Indian fight scene. It has 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with extended fourth screw & flat head hammer screw. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” It has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip with crisp “CGC” cartouche for C.G. Chandler on left side and “WAT” cartouche on right side for Capt. William A. Thornton. There are small inspector initials on various parts. Accompanied by a very rare “GAYLORD” marked black leather dragoon sized flap holster with sewn rear edge, plug in toe, a belt loop on back with three rivets and large flap with tab for the brass stud. Few of these belt holsters for this heavy revolver were ever issued and not many of those survive today. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge. Traces of finish remain in most sheltered areas with dark case colors on rammer pivot. Cylinder is gray metal color and retains 60-70% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains mottled silvered case colors and hammer dark case colors. Trigger guard is a light mustard patina and backstrap a gray/brown patina. Grip has a gouge on left top side with other handling & use marks with both cartouches nice & clear and some light battering on bottom edges and overall retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster is somewhat dry and flexed in flap with some minor losses at front & rear edges. Tab is fragile and broken in one edge, otherwise retains most of its orig black finish. 4-59725 JR215 (15,000-25,000) 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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