COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 13559. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, altered German silver front sight with brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” below “COLT’S PATENT”. Accompanied by a very rare, dark brown, leather flap holster. This holster is certainly period to the revolver with its unsecured flap as was found on such early holsters. It has a sewn back edge and does not appear to have ever had a plug. The back has two different sets of stitching holes with four holes where rivets have pulled through from belt loop. The flap is crudely carved “S. ROSS”. Col. Samuel Ross (1822-1880) served with the 20th Connecticut Infantry from Oct. 1862 to June 1865. During the entire time they were active, the 20th was constantly engaged or on the move and participated in numerous engagements including Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and throughout Sherman’s march to the sea right through to the surrender in 1865. During all these engagements they lost a total of 80 officers & enlisted men killed and 88 died from disease and accidents. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being a dark brown patina in sheltered areas with a cleaned silver/brown patina elsewhere, with scattered light to moderate pitting. Cylinder retains 20-25% dragoon/Indian fight scene with about 60% of cylinder having moderate pitting. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip has a chipped left toe and shows heavy wear with a worn dark patina. Top of hammer has had a groove filed, the purpose of which could not be determined. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Holster shows very heavy wear with the aforementioned damage. The bend of the flap is crackled and the leather is stiff & dry. There are a couple of small bends toward the toe. 4-31038 JR503 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	163	$7,475.00	COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 13559. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, altered German silver front sight with brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” below “COLT’S PATENT”. Accompanied by a very rare, dark brown, leather flap holster. This holster is certainly period to the revolver with its unsecured flap as was found on such early holsters. It has a sewn back edge and does not appear to have ever had a plug. The back has two different sets of stitching holes with four holes where rivets have pulled through from belt loop. The flap is crudely carved “S. ROSS”. Col. Samuel Ross (1822-1880) served with the 20th Connecticut Infantry from Oct. 1862 to June 1865. During the entire time they were active, the 20th was constantly engaged or on the move and participated in numerous engagements including Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and throughout Sherman’s march to the sea right through to the surrender in 1865. During all these engagements they lost a total of 80 officers & enlisted men killed and 88 died from disease and accidents. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being a dark brown patina in sheltered areas with a cleaned silver/brown patina elsewhere, with scattered light to moderate pitting. Cylinder retains 20-25% dragoon/Indian fight scene with about 60% of cylinder having moderate pitting. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Grip has a chipped left toe and shows heavy wear with a worn dark patina. Top of hammer has had a groove filed, the purpose of which could not be determined. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Holster shows very heavy wear with the aforementioned damage. The bend of the flap is crackled and the leather is stiff & dry. There are a couple of small bends toward the toe. 4-31038 JR503 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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