RARE COLT “MASSACHUSETTS” MARKED 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE COLT “MASSACHUSETTS” MARKED 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10581. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, right hand New York City address with German silver front sight. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and the “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” surrounding the SN. Trigger guard. In the area between the trigger bow and SN is stamped “MS,” the mark for Massachusetts. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the faint “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) cartouche, and on the right side, the “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouche. All visible metal parts are stamped with small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only a few hundred of these revolvers produced with this marking for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and few survive today. PROVENANCE: Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “343”. Bbl retains thin blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled silver/brown patina; rammer pivot retains about 50% dark case colors; frame retains smoky case colors in sheltered areas on each side being mostly a cleaned gray metal patina; hammer retains traces of case colors; cyl is a thin gray/brown patina with some very minor pin prick pitting and overall retains about 90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with all legends sharp & legible; trigger guard & backstrap are a bright brass patina. Grip has very minor chipped toes showing moderate to heavy wear with some light nicks, dings & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-46436 JR119 (20,000-30,000)

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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	1462	$18,400.00	RARE COLT “MASSACHUSETTS” MARKED 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10581. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, right hand New York City address with German silver front sight. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and the “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” surrounding the SN. Trigger guard. In the area between the trigger bow and SN is stamped “MS,” the mark for Massachusetts. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the faint “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) cartouche, and on the right side, the “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouche. All visible metal parts are stamped with small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were only a few hundred of these revolvers produced with this marking for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and few survive today. PROVENANCE: Dr. John & Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “343”. Bbl retains thin blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled silver/brown patina; rammer pivot retains about 50% dark case colors; frame retains smoky case colors in sheltered areas on each side being mostly a cleaned gray metal patina; hammer retains traces of case colors; cyl is a thin gray/brown patina with some very minor pin prick pitting and overall retains about 90% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with all legends sharp & legible; trigger guard & backstrap are a bright brass patina. Grip has very minor chipped toes showing moderate to heavy wear with some light nicks, dings & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-46436 JR119 (20,000-30,000) 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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