RARE COLT MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA 2ND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER.

RARE COLT MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA 2ND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 10459. One of only a few hundred of these revolvers ever made, this fine dragoon has 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with tiny “US” below “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame & inspector’s initials over various parts. It has brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grips that have outline of a cartouche on each side. Just in front of trigger guard is stamped “MS” in large block letters. Bottom left grip is crudely carved “BOXI”. All six safety pins are crisp. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Overall it retains traces of orig finish in very sheltered areas, having been cleaned to bright metal when it was still in excellent condition. Lettering is all sharp as are serial numbers & inspector’s initials. Cylinder retains about 50% thin bluish patina with clear legends & retains 80-85% strong Indian fight scene. Screws are fine & retain most of their orig blue finish. Grips show moderate wear with an “X” on left side. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-57490 JR216 (15,000-25,000)

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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	173	$14,950.00	RARE COLT MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA 2ND MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 10459. One of only a few hundred of these revolvers ever made, this fine dragoon has 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with tiny “US” below “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame & inspector’s initials over various parts. It has brass grip frame with square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grips that have outline of a cartouche on each side. Just in front of trigger guard is stamped “MS” in large block letters. Bottom left grip is crudely carved “BOXI”. All six safety pins are crisp. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Overall it retains traces of orig finish in very sheltered areas, having been cleaned to bright metal when it was still in excellent condition. Lettering is all sharp as are serial numbers & inspector’s initials. Cylinder retains about 50% thin bluish patina with clear legends & retains 80-85% strong Indian fight scene. Screws are fine & retain most of their orig blue finish. Grips show moderate wear with an “X” on left side. Grip frame is a medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-57490 JR216 (15,000-25,000) 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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