SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER.

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 5189. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address reading from cylinder to muzzle. It has the vertical rammer latch with small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has square back brass trigger guard and back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with clear cartouches on each side. Most of the various parts of the revolver have small inspector initials. Cylinder has oval stop notches with usual markings and the Ranger/Indian fight scene. While there were an estimated 7,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1848-50 they are rarely encountered with visible cylinder scene or grip cartouches making this a scarce & desirable item. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except wedge & grip which are unnumbered. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue mixed with mottled patina. Rammer handle retains dark case colors. Frame & cylinder are a cleaned gray metal patina with cylinder having a series of chatter marks in three spots and overall retains 70-80% orig Ranger/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound showing moderate wear and a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. 4-37737 JR168 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2043	$17,250.00	SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 5189. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address reading from cylinder to muzzle. It has the vertical rammer latch with small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has square back brass trigger guard and back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with clear cartouches on each side. Most of the various parts of the revolver have small inspector initials. Cylinder has oval stop notches with usual markings and the Ranger/Indian fight scene. While there were an estimated 7,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1848-50 they are rarely encountered with visible cylinder scene or grip cartouches making this a scarce & desirable item. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except wedge & grip which are unnumbered. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue mixed with mottled patina. Rammer handle retains dark case colors. Frame & cylinder are a cleaned gray metal patina with cylinder having a series of chatter marks in three spots and overall retains 70-80% orig Ranger/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina. Grip has a chipped right toe, otherwise is sound showing moderate wear and a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. 4-37737 JR168 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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