FINE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 17983. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with vertical rammer latch. It has usual 6-shot cyl with Ranger/Indian fight scene and brass trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. The hammer screw, trigger screw & lockbolt screw have either been refreshed or are replacements. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in period 1851-1861. Most were issued and used prior to and during the Civil War with most seeing hard service during that conflict and are rarely found with remaining orig finish. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including grip, except wedge which is unnumbered. No orig finish remains being a smooth gray patina with some scattered fine pitting on forward 1/3 of bbl and around the nipple end of the cylinder. Grip is sound showing moderate wear and retaining traces of orig varnish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 4-36784 JR52 (4,000-7,000)

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
	2184	$3,680.00	FINE COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 17983. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with vertical rammer latch. It has usual 6-shot cyl with Ranger/Indian fight scene and brass trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. The hammer screw, trigger screw & lockbolt screw have either been refreshed or are replacements. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in period 1851-1861. Most were issued and used prior to and during the Civil War with most seeing hard service during that conflict and are rarely found with remaining orig finish. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including grip, except wedge which is unnumbered. No orig finish remains being a smooth gray patina with some scattered fine pitting on forward 1/3 of bbl and around the nipple end of the cylinder. Grip is sound showing moderate wear and retaining traces of orig varnish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 4-36784 JR52 (4,000-7,000) 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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