FINE CASED 3RD MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE 8″ BARREL.

FINE CASED 3RD MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE 8″ BARREL. SN 18513. 44 Cal. Usual configuration with one line New York address, “Colts Patent” stamped on left side of frame. This gun overall is in very fine condition retaining much of its original finish with all matching serial numbers and the rarely encountered 8″ bbl which only occurs late in this Models production with possibly less than 50 examples made. Casing which is purple velvet lined retains a fine Colt marked Dragoon flask and Colts Patent bullet mold, both of which retain most of their original finish and a fine embossed label Eley cap tin. This is a rare opportunity to find one of the rarely encountered 8″ Dragoons in such fine condition. PROVENANCE: Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Gun is very fine overall. Bbl retains 10-20% bright blue finish with balance being gray/light blue with scattered scratches and pitting especially near muzzle. Loading assembly is smooth and gray with about 20% muted case colors. Wedge retains original finish in protected areas. Cylinder retains traces of original bright blue finish with balance being gray/blue with areas of pitting and scratching. Cylinder scene of Texas Rangers fighting Indians is 95% intact with “U.S.” being only partially discernible in the scarce “U.S. DRAGOONS COLTS PATENT” markings on cylinder. Ormsby signature is all discernible in rolled scene. Cylinder retains all its original safety pins; though a couple are worn. A sharp inspector “P” is seen on back of cylinder. Single letter inspector marks are found on most other parts of gun. The “gray/blue” color seen on the cylinder and bbl appear to be old re-blued touch-ups but don’t overly affect the aesthetics. Frame and hammer retains 30-40% muted case colors with balance gray/silver with scattered areas of staining, pitting and scuffs. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 50-60% of their original silver plate. Stocks are sound and solid retaining over 90% of their original varnish with scattered dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically gun functions well and rifling to bbl is crisp and mostly shiny. Accompanying flask with angled spout is 8-3/4″ overall retaining about 80-90% of its lacquered finish. Accompanying 44 cal. two cavity scissor mold is marked “Colts Patent” on sprue cutter and has a “C” stamped into one side, also in casing there is an L-shaped pistol tool with 3-1/8″ screwdriver blade retaining traces of its original bright blue finish with staining and pitting. Also included is a cap tin. Accompanying case fits gun and flask well. Fabric on partitions is worn and frayed in areas as can be seen in photos. There are a few glued repairs evident in lining. 15-3/4″ x 7-1/8″ x 2-1/2″ box is sound and solid retaining much of its original varnish with scattered scuffs, scratches, dings and dents. 4-46452 JS137 (60,000-100,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1458	$0.00	FINE CASED 3RD MODEL COLT DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE 8″ BARREL. SN 18513. 44 Cal. Usual configuration with one line New York address, “Colts Patent” stamped on left side of frame. This gun overall is in very fine condition retaining much of its original finish with all matching serial numbers and the rarely encountered 8″ bbl which only occurs late in this Models production with possibly less than 50 examples made. Casing which is purple velvet lined retains a fine Colt marked Dragoon flask and Colts Patent bullet mold, both of which retain most of their original finish and a fine embossed label Eley cap tin. This is a rare opportunity to find one of the rarely encountered 8″ Dragoons in such fine condition. PROVENANCE: Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Gun is very fine overall. Bbl retains 10-20% bright blue finish with balance being gray/light blue with scattered scratches and pitting especially near muzzle. Loading assembly is smooth and gray with about 20% muted case colors. Wedge retains original finish in protected areas. Cylinder retains traces of original bright blue finish with balance being gray/blue with areas of pitting and scratching. Cylinder scene of Texas Rangers fighting Indians is 95% intact with “U.S.” being only partially discernible in the scarce “U.S. DRAGOONS COLTS PATENT” markings on cylinder. Ormsby signature is all discernible in rolled scene. Cylinder retains all its original safety pins; though a couple are worn. A sharp inspector “P” is seen on back of cylinder. Single letter inspector marks are found on most other parts of gun. The “gray/blue” color seen on the cylinder and bbl appear to be old re-blued touch-ups but don’t overly affect the aesthetics. Frame and hammer retains 30-40% muted case colors with balance gray/silver with scattered areas of staining, pitting and scuffs. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 50-60% of their original silver plate. Stocks are sound and solid retaining over 90% of their original varnish with scattered dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically gun functions well and rifling to bbl is crisp and mostly shiny. Accompanying flask with angled spout is 8-3/4″ overall retaining about 80-90% of its lacquered finish. Accompanying 44 cal. two cavity scissor mold is marked “Colts Patent” on sprue cutter and has a “C” stamped into one side, also in casing there is an L-shaped pistol tool with 3-1/8″ screwdriver blade retaining traces of its original bright blue finish with staining and pitting. Also included is a cap tin. Accompanying case fits gun and flask well. Fabric on partitions is worn and frayed in areas as can be seen in photos. There are a few glued repairs evident in lining. 15-3/4″ x 7-1/8″ x 2-1/2″ box is sound and solid retaining much of its original varnish with scattered scuffs, scratches, dings and dents. 4-46452 JS137 (60,000-100,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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