EXTRAORDINARY CASED COLT CIVILIAN 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

EXTRAORDINARY CASED COLT CIVILIAN 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6293. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, New York address with brackets at each end that reads from cyl to muzzle. Left side of frame has tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has brass grip frame with squareback trigger guard and contains a nicely figured 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder has a crisp, crystal clear roll of the Ranger/Indian fight scene. This is an exceptionally low SN for a 2nd Model and possibly was a prototype for the 2nd Model. It is generally considered that the 2nd Model production SN’s were a continuation of the 1st Model Dragoons at about number 8,000, although there was some overlap in serialization between the 1st and 2nd Models and 2nd and 3rd Models. This revolver was first known in the famous collection of the renowned Maj. John R. Hegeman. Maj. Hegeman was closely associated with the Colt factory and around the turn of the 20th century was apparently able to purchase a number of extremely fine & rare specimens directly from the factory. This undoubtedly was one of these purchases. Accompanied by an orig Colt Dragoon walnut casing with burgundy velvet lining, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an extraordinary orig plunger-spout, dbl sided Dragoon flask with triangle brass wire hangers, a fine martially inspected brass 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” steel sprue cutter & “WAT” inspector’s initials, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of 500 Joyce caps, a spare orig, new condition, color case hardened Dragoon hammer, lead bullets & balls and a functioning key. Case has a wooden wedge corner reinforcements, a mortised brass lock with brass diamond escutcheon. Also accompanied by a copy of the page from Maj. Hegeman’s catalog listing this revolver. Additionally accompanied by an orig Colt advertisement which pictures a 2nd Model Dragoon on the front with loading & cleaning directions on the back. Also accompanied by a 5-page letter from renowned Colt researcher, historian & author, R.L. Wilson detailing most of the above information. This exact revolver was illustrated on p. 88 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson. Given that only approx. 2,700 2nd Model Dragoons were produced in the period 1850-51 and most saw hard military service during the Civil War and on the Western Frontier, it is remarkable that this revolver remains in unused condition which lends credence to the premise that Maj. Hegeman purchased it directly from the Colt factory. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Maj. John R. Hegeman; Robert Q. Sutherland; Herb Glass; Chris Anderson; Fred Sweeney. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “868” and grip which is unnumbered but is undoubtedly orig to this revolver, the fit is absolutely perfect. Bbl retains about 97% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a few minor scratches. Rammer & rammer handle retain all of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot, dark on rammer & handle. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded on left side with smoky gray colors on right side. Cylinder retains 97-98% strong orig blue with very light front edge wear with crisp “U.S. DRAGOONS” and “COLT’S PATENT” markings and retains about 99% plus orig Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins are crisp. Hammer retains strong colors on right side, mostly faded to gray elsewhere. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina, never having been silver plated. Grip has light handling & storage marks in finish and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in lid along with a series of gouges and a pry mark in front, otherwise is sound & retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil with sound partitions. Flask is absolutely extraordinary with a couple of minor dents and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish, one of the finest Dragoon flasks extant. Mold is equally new with a few minor dings on right side. Cap tin is very fine with faded label. Spare hammer is new & unused. This is an absolutely extraordinary 2nd Model Dragoon with an impeccable pedigree that remains in factory orig condition and would enhance even the most advanced collection. 4-36506 JR140 (150,000-275,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2146	$178,250.00	EXTRAORDINARY CASED COLT CIVILIAN 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6293. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight, New York address with brackets at each end that reads from cyl to muzzle. Left side of frame has tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has brass grip frame with squareback trigger guard and contains a nicely figured 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder has a crisp, crystal clear roll of the Ranger/Indian fight scene. This is an exceptionally low SN for a 2nd Model and possibly was a prototype for the 2nd Model. It is generally considered that the 2nd Model production SN’s were a continuation of the 1st Model Dragoons at about number 8,000, although there was some overlap in serialization between the 1st and 2nd Models and 2nd and 3rd Models. This revolver was first known in the famous collection of the renowned Maj. John R. Hegeman. Maj. Hegeman was closely associated with the Colt factory and around the turn of the 20th century was apparently able to purchase a number of extremely fine & rare specimens directly from the factory. This undoubtedly was one of these purchases. Accompanied by an orig Colt Dragoon walnut casing with burgundy velvet lining, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an extraordinary orig plunger-spout, dbl sided Dragoon flask with triangle brass wire hangers, a fine martially inspected brass 2-cavity mold with “COLTS PATENT” steel sprue cutter & “WAT” inspector’s initials, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a lacquered tin of 500 Joyce caps, a spare orig, new condition, color case hardened Dragoon hammer, lead bullets & balls and a functioning key. Case has a wooden wedge corner reinforcements, a mortised brass lock with brass diamond escutcheon. Also accompanied by a copy of the page from Maj. Hegeman’s catalog listing this revolver. Additionally accompanied by an orig Colt advertisement which pictures a 2nd Model Dragoon on the front with loading & cleaning directions on the back. Also accompanied by a 5-page letter from renowned Colt researcher, historian & author, R.L. Wilson detailing most of the above information. This exact revolver was illustrated on p. 88 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson. Given that only approx. 2,700 2nd Model Dragoons were produced in the period 1850-51 and most saw hard military service during the Civil War and on the Western Frontier, it is remarkable that this revolver remains in unused condition which lends credence to the premise that Maj. Hegeman purchased it directly from the Colt factory. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Maj. John R. Hegeman; Robert Q. Sutherland; Herb Glass; Chris Anderson; Fred Sweeney. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “868” and grip which is unnumbered but is undoubtedly orig to this revolver, the fit is absolutely perfect. Bbl retains about 97% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a few minor scratches. Rammer & rammer handle retain all of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot, dark on rammer & handle. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, lightly to moderately faded on left side with smoky gray colors on right side. Cylinder retains 97-98% strong orig blue with very light front edge wear with crisp “U.S. DRAGOONS” and “COLT’S PATENT” markings and retains about 99% plus orig Ranger/Indian fight scene. All six safety pins are crisp. Hammer retains strong colors on right side, mostly faded to gray elsewhere. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina, never having been silver plated. Grip has light handling & storage marks in finish and retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in lid along with a series of gouges and a pry mark in front, otherwise is sound & retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil with sound partitions. Flask is absolutely extraordinary with a couple of minor dents and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish, one of the finest Dragoon flasks extant. Mold is equally new with a few minor dings on right side. Cap tin is very fine with faded label. Spare hammer is new & unused. This is an absolutely extraordinary 2nd Model Dragoon with an impeccable pedigree that remains in factory orig condition and would enhance even the most advanced collection. 4-36506 JR140 (150,000-275,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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