EARLY COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

EARLY COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1728. Cal. 44. Civilian version with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City left hand address. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”, however there are no inspector marks on the various other parts. The brass square back trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the SN in buttstrap channel. Buttstrap has crudely engraved initials “JDH” or “DDH”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with rnd stop notches and a battered sgl safety pin. Cyl has the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a light but distinct pressure ridge. The “W.L. ORMSBY” signature is still visible as is the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” legends. Fitted with early style rammer with vertical latch which is marked with assembly number “129” which number is also found in the bbl lug rammer slot. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2004); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains traces of orig blue with smoky case colors on rammer pivot, mostly on right side. Frame retains traces of case colors, mostly in sheltered areas with some fine scattered pinprick pitting. Cyl is a gray metal patina with scattered fine pinprick pitting around front edge and overall retains about 40-50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & backstrap, which were never silver plated, are a medium mustard patina. Grip has slightly chipped toes, otherwise is sound with a smooth hand worn patina and a couple of small gouges. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-45298 JR57 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	1589	$11,500.00	EARLY COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1728. Cal. 44. Civilian version with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City left hand address. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”, however there are no inspector marks on the various other parts. The brass square back trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the SN in buttstrap channel. Buttstrap has crudely engraved initials “JDH” or “DDH”. Cyl is usual 6-shots with rnd stop notches and a battered sgl safety pin. Cyl has the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and a light but distinct pressure ridge. The “W.L. ORMSBY” signature is still visible as is the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” legends. Fitted with early style rammer with vertical latch which is marked with assembly number “129” which number is also found in the bbl lug rammer slot. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2004); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains traces of orig blue with smoky case colors on rammer pivot, mostly on right side. Frame retains traces of case colors, mostly in sheltered areas with some fine scattered pinprick pitting. Cyl is a gray metal patina with scattered fine pinprick pitting around front edge and overall retains about 40-50% Dragoon/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & backstrap, which were never silver plated, are a medium mustard patina. Grip has slightly chipped toes, otherwise is sound with a smooth hand worn patina and a couple of small gouges. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-45298 JR57 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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