COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19220. Cal. 44. Late 3rd model with rare 8″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and New York City address on top flat. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and it has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of the serial number in the back strap channel. Cylinder has usual Ranger/Indian fight scene with four of six safety pins prominent. Few of these late 3rd models were produced with 8″ bbls making this a rare variation. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina. Muzzle edge shows moderate to heavy wear. Cylinder retains 60-70% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver being mostly a light to medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with nicks & scratches and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine & scattered moderate pitting. 4-37811 JR240 (10,000-15,000)

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
	2045	$7,475.00	COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19220. Cal. 44. Late 3rd model with rare 8″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and New York City address on top flat. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and it has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of the serial number in the back strap channel. Cylinder has usual Ranger/Indian fight scene with four of six safety pins prominent. Few of these late 3rd models were produced with 8″ bbls making this a rare variation. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina. Muzzle edge shows moderate to heavy wear. Cylinder retains 60-70% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver being mostly a light to medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with nicks & scratches and retains 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine & scattered moderate pitting. 4-37811 JR240 (10,000-15,000) 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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