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2047
$2,472.50

COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 13921. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ oct to rnd bbl, shortened during period of use. It has an added tiny dovetailed front sight with 1-line New York City address and “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame. Trigger guard & back strap are brass with rnd trigger guard and 1-pc walnut grip. Butt strap is crudely hand engraved “SANTRA–“. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with the bbl and cylinder a cleaned gray metal color and the bbl showing heavy muzzle wear. The cylinder retains no roll markings and rammer handle is moderately pitted near the tip. Frame and hammer retain a dark silver brown patina. Trigger guard & back strap show heavy wear and are a medium mustard patina. Rammer latch stud is a replacement and latch is possibly an old replacement. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear with a small gouge on the right side and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with a couple of large pits. 4-37299 JR56 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009
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