FINE COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9383. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ octagon to round bbl, German silver front sight, and one-line New York City address with dashes that reads from muzzle to cylinder. Left side to frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. It is fitted with square back brass trigger guard and backstrap that contains a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with traces of the ranger/Indian fight scene. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,700 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1850-51. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection CONDITION: Fine all-matching except wedge and grip which are unnumbered, being period of use replacements. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled, cleaned, gray patina with scattered pitting. Cylinder is matching condition with traces of ranger Indian fight scene. Grip frame appears to have never been silver-plated and now retains a medium mustard patina. Grip, probably a period of use replacement has slightly chipped toes and shows light to moderate wear retaining about 90% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, sharp bright shiny bore with scattered shallow pitting. 4-36571 (5,000-8,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2183	$4,600.00	FINE COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9383. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ octagon to round bbl, German silver front sight, and one-line New York City address with dashes that reads from muzzle to cylinder. Left side to frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT”. It is fitted with square back brass trigger guard and backstrap that contains a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with traces of the ranger/Indian fight scene. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,700 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1850-51. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection CONDITION: Fine all-matching except wedge and grip which are unnumbered, being period of use replacements. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled, cleaned, gray patina with scattered pitting. Cylinder is matching condition with traces of ranger Indian fight scene. Grip frame appears to have never been silver-plated and now retains a medium mustard patina. Grip, probably a period of use replacement has slightly chipped toes and shows light to moderate wear retaining about 90% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, sharp bright shiny bore with scattered shallow pitting. 4-36571 (5,000-8,000) 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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