RARE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 12774. Cal 44. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and no bbl address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a checkered 1-pc walnut grip with matching serial number in the backstrap channel. Grip is very nicely checkered with single line border and a small oval silver plaque on the right side with what appears to be a brand or combined initials that are either “KL”, “LK” or some other unknown symbol. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene and usual markings. Three of the safety pins are completely serviceable. Bbl lug is very nicely engraved in early doughnut patterns, probably by master engraver L.D. Nimschke or at least from his shop. Sides of the lug have full coverage engraving which extends onto the top three flats with a simple line border. Muzzle has a double chip border. Backstrap is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s spider web fan pattern at the top with foliate arabesque patterns near the top and at the heel. Sides of the backstrap ears are engraved in sunburst patterns. Trigger guard is engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns on the bow and shoulders. This most unusual Dragoon appears to have been either a special order piece or possibly a practice piece as the serial numbers on the trigger guard and buttstrap are nearly obliterated which was done prior to silver plating. Engraving is definitely period as is the silver plating on the grip frame. Altogether an unusual and very different Dragoon. This revolver was featured on pg. 64 of the book COLT FIREARMS, Serven. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge, which is un-numbered. Bbl retains 30-35% bright, high-polish blue with the balance a mottled silver-brown patina. Rammer and handle retains smoky case colors somewhat stronger on the rammer. Frame is a cleaned silver-gray patina with very fine pin prick pitting. Cyl is a thin blue-gray patina with a few light nicks on the front edge and retains 75-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the Ormsby signature still visible. All other legends on the cyl are also still visible. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains a dark hand-worn patina. Trigger guard and backstrap retain thin silver plating in the most sheltered areas being generally a medium mustard patina. Left end of the wedge is cracked around the spring rivet area. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine scattered pitting. 4-39686 JR394 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2179	$0.00	RARE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 12774. Cal 44. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and no bbl address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a checkered 1-pc walnut grip with matching serial number in the backstrap channel. Grip is very nicely checkered with single line border and a small oval silver plaque on the right side with what appears to be a brand or combined initials that are either “KL”, “LK” or some other unknown symbol. Cyl is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene and usual markings. Three of the safety pins are completely serviceable. Bbl lug is very nicely engraved in early doughnut patterns, probably by master engraver L.D. Nimschke or at least from his shop. Sides of the lug have full coverage engraving which extends onto the top three flats with a simple line border. Muzzle has a double chip border. Backstrap is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s spider web fan pattern at the top with foliate arabesque patterns near the top and at the heel. Sides of the backstrap ears are engraved in sunburst patterns. Trigger guard is engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns on the bow and shoulders. This most unusual Dragoon appears to have been either a special order piece or possibly a practice piece as the serial numbers on the trigger guard and buttstrap are nearly obliterated which was done prior to silver plating. Engraving is definitely period as is the silver plating on the grip frame. Altogether an unusual and very different Dragoon. This revolver was featured on pg. 64 of the book COLT FIREARMS, Serven. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge, which is un-numbered. Bbl retains 30-35% bright, high-polish blue with the balance a mottled silver-brown patina. Rammer and handle retains smoky case colors somewhat stronger on the rammer. Frame is a cleaned silver-gray patina with very fine pin prick pitting. Cyl is a thin blue-gray patina with a few light nicks on the front edge and retains 75-80% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the Ormsby signature still visible. All other legends on the cyl are also still visible. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains a dark hand-worn patina. Trigger guard and backstrap retain thin silver plating in the most sheltered areas being generally a medium mustard patina. Left end of the wedge is cracked around the spring rivet area. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine scattered pitting. 4-39686 JR394 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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