RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8698. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has square back brass trigger guard & back strap which contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip has the “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) inspector cartouche and right side has the “WAT” (William A. Thornton) sub-inspector cartouche. Various parts of the revolver have small inspector initials including top left side and bottom left edge of grip. Cyl is usual 6-shots with oval stop notches and has the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and its sgl safety pin is crisp & prominent. The “COLT’S PATENT” portion of the roll marking is clearly legible while the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” part of the legend has been removed. This is an extremely late 1st Model and probably would be considered a transition as it has the oval cyl stop notches of the 1st Model with the right hand bbl address of the 2nd Model. Most publications reviewed indicate that 1st Model SNs ran through about the number “8000” with some early 2nd Models numbered in the low 6000 range. This is easily explainable given Colt’s frugality in not wasting anything but used whatever parts were available, especially when filling military contracts. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered and rammer handle, which is numbered “8399”. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas with both sides of bbl lug somewhat nicked & dinged and scattered spots of pitting on bbl. Frame retains dark mottled case colors and hammer dark case colors on sides & rear edge. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina with a few nicks & dings and retains about 85% Dragoon/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap are a light mustard patina. Grip is sound with moderately worn edges and clearly legible cartouches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-36674 JR43 (18,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2105	$17,250.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8698. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has square back brass trigger guard & back strap which contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip has the “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) inspector cartouche and right side has the “WAT” (William A. Thornton) sub-inspector cartouche. Various parts of the revolver have small inspector initials including top left side and bottom left edge of grip. Cyl is usual 6-shots with oval stop notches and has the Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and its sgl safety pin is crisp & prominent. The “COLT’S PATENT” portion of the roll marking is clearly legible while the “MODEL U.S.M.R.” part of the legend has been removed. This is an extremely late 1st Model and probably would be considered a transition as it has the oval cyl stop notches of the 1st Model with the right hand bbl address of the 2nd Model. Most publications reviewed indicate that 1st Model SNs ran through about the number “8000” with some early 2nd Models numbered in the low 6000 range. This is easily explainable given Colt’s frugality in not wasting anything but used whatever parts were available, especially when filling military contracts. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered and rammer handle, which is numbered “8399”. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas with both sides of bbl lug somewhat nicked & dinged and scattered spots of pitting on bbl. Frame retains dark mottled case colors and hammer dark case colors on sides & rear edge. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina with a few nicks & dings and retains about 85% Dragoon/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap are a light mustard patina. Grip is sound with moderately worn edges and clearly legible cartouches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-36674 JR43 (18,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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