COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6360. Cal. 44. This is a nice all original, complete and matching (except wedge) martial revolver retaining traces of its original Indian fight scene on cylinder. This gun conforms to the standard configuration of other 1st Models with 7-1/2″ part-octagonal bbl, German silver blade front sight and one line New York address. Left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent” over “US”. The cylinder exhibits the typical round stops with the “Texas Ranger and Indian Fight” scene, signed “W.L. ORMSBY, NY”. This gun has sub-inspector letters stamped on most pieces and inspector cartouches on both grips. This is a nice, honest example of a weapon made in 1849 that saw very hard service and are not often found complete, solid and functional as is this example. CONDITION: Overall this gun is good with all matching serial numbers 6360, except wedge which is numbered “697”. Bbl is gray/brown overall with areas of pitting and staining. Loading arm is sound and gray overall. Frame and hammer are smooth and gray overall with areas of pitting and staining, “Colts Patent” marking is weak but is discernible as can be seen in photos. Cylinder is gray/brown retaining about 20-30% of the original rolled Indian fight scene under areas of brown patina, “Ormsby” signature is still discernible. All other markings in metal are easily seen and well struck. Stocks are sound and solid as can be seen in photos. Inspector cartouches are discernible as can be seen in photos but inspector’s initials can only be in profile only with small dents, dings and revolver is mechanically sound and functional. 4-46794 JS146 (8,000-12,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1487	$12,650.00	COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6360. Cal. 44. This is a nice all original, complete and matching (except wedge) martial revolver retaining traces of its original Indian fight scene on cylinder. This gun conforms to the standard configuration of other 1st Models with 7-1/2″ part-octagonal bbl, German silver blade front sight and one line New York address. Left side of frame is marked “Colts Patent” over “US”. The cylinder exhibits the typical round stops with the “Texas Ranger and Indian Fight” scene, signed “W.L. ORMSBY, NY”. This gun has sub-inspector letters stamped on most pieces and inspector cartouches on both grips. This is a nice, honest example of a weapon made in 1849 that saw very hard service and are not often found complete, solid and functional as is this example. CONDITION: Overall this gun is good with all matching serial numbers 6360, except wedge which is numbered “697”. Bbl is gray/brown overall with areas of pitting and staining. Loading arm is sound and gray overall. Frame and hammer are smooth and gray overall with areas of pitting and staining, “Colts Patent” marking is weak but is discernible as can be seen in photos. Cylinder is gray/brown retaining about 20-30% of the original rolled Indian fight scene under areas of brown patina, “Ormsby” signature is still discernible. All other markings in metal are easily seen and well struck. Stocks are sound and solid as can be seen in photos. Inspector cartouches are discernible as can be seen in photos but inspector’s initials can only be in profile only with small dents, dings and revolver is mechanically sound and functional. 4-46794 JS146 (8,000-12,000) 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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