MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 8990. Early second model with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with New York City address. Frame has a tiny “US” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” & there are inspector initials on various parts. This is one of approx. 1,000 second models made for the U.S. Government. It has a square back trigger guard with brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. No orig finish remains being an even dark brown patina overall. Bbl has some moderate pitting on right side with some battering on both sides of bbl lug. Cylinder is a smooth brown patina with no scene remaining. Frame has a few scattered spots of light pitting & some nicks along edge. Someone attempted to scratch out the “US”. Grip frame is a light yellow patina. Grip is sound with chipped toes showing heavy wear & retains a worn hand rubbed patina. Two of frame screws have been re-dressed. Mechanics are fine, strong crisp bore, slightly dark. 4-56523 JR245 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	171	$8,050.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 8990. Early second model with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with New York City address. Frame has a tiny “US” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” & there are inspector initials on various parts. This is one of approx. 1,000 second models made for the U.S. Government. It has a square back trigger guard with brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. No orig finish remains being an even dark brown patina overall. Bbl has some moderate pitting on right side with some battering on both sides of bbl lug. Cylinder is a smooth brown patina with no scene remaining. Frame has a few scattered spots of light pitting & some nicks along edge. Someone attempted to scratch out the “US”. Grip frame is a light yellow patina. Grip is sound with chipped toes showing heavy wear & retains a worn hand rubbed patina. Two of frame screws have been re-dressed. Mechanics are fine, strong crisp bore, slightly dark. 4-56523 JR245 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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