RARE COLT HARTFORD ENGLISH 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE COLT HARTFORD ENGLISH 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 591. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and vertical rammer latch. It has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap with a nicely figured varnished 1-pc walnut grip. It has 1-line New York City bbl address with usual 6-shot cyl that has Ranger/Indian fight scene and all six safety pins mostly intact. Left side of frame is marked with “COLT’S PATENT” and there are British proofs on left side of bbl lug and on the cylinder. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 700 of these revolvers were produced in period 1853-1857 from Hartford-made parts, assembled in Colt’s London factory. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except grip whose number could not be determined due to age and oil staining. Bbl retains traces of flaked orig blue on the lug with faded case colors on rammer pivot. Frame retains 60-70% faded case colors on sides with recoil shields a silver/gray patina. Hammer retains dark faded case colors. Cyl is mostly a gray/brown patina with scattered spots of rust and retains about 50% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Grip is sound showing light edge wear with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Grip frame retains silver plating in sheltered areas having been polished bright, now beginning to patinate. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-36782 JR54 (4,500-7,500)

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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	2182	$6,490.00	RARE COLT HARTFORD ENGLISH 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 591. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and vertical rammer latch. It has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap with a nicely figured varnished 1-pc walnut grip. It has 1-line New York City bbl address with usual 6-shot cyl that has Ranger/Indian fight scene and all six safety pins mostly intact. Left side of frame is marked with “COLT’S PATENT” and there are British proofs on left side of bbl lug and on the cylinder. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 700 of these revolvers were produced in period 1853-1857 from Hartford-made parts, assembled in Colt’s London factory. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except grip whose number could not be determined due to age and oil staining. Bbl retains traces of flaked orig blue on the lug with faded case colors on rammer pivot. Frame retains 60-70% faded case colors on sides with recoil shields a silver/gray patina. Hammer retains dark faded case colors. Cyl is mostly a gray/brown patina with scattered spots of rust and retains about 50% Ranger/Indian fight scene. Grip is sound showing light edge wear with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Grip frame retains silver plating in sheltered areas having been polished bright, now beginning to patinate. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-36782 JR54 (4,500-7,500) 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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