FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8255. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with German silver front sight. It has usual 6-shot cyl with Ranger/Indian fight scene and three of six safety pins still prominent. It has silver-plated brass trigger guard and back strap with square back trigger bow. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. There are tiny inspector initials on various parts. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip without cartouches which may be a period of use replacement. Fit of the grip is extremely fine with the appearance of having been in place for a very long time. Only about 2,700 of these scarce revolvers were produced in period 1850-1851 with majority going to the military. This revolver has a replacement vertical rammer latch and has the V-shaped hammer spring without a roller on the hammer. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. No original finish remains, being an overall smooth medium brown patina with moderate muzzle edge wear and a few small scattered spots of pitting on bbl. Cyl retains 30-40% Ranger/Indian fight scene with one small area of pitting. Frame retains smoky case colors on right side with balance a gray/brown patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain about 75-80% orig silver plating with the exposed brass areas a light mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine with soft hammer spring, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-36783 JR51 (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
	2186	$6,325.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 8255. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with German silver front sight. It has usual 6-shot cyl with Ranger/Indian fight scene and three of six safety pins still prominent. It has silver-plated brass trigger guard and back strap with square back trigger bow. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. There are tiny inspector initials on various parts. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip without cartouches which may be a period of use replacement. Fit of the grip is extremely fine with the appearance of having been in place for a very long time. Only about 2,700 of these scarce revolvers were produced in period 1850-1851 with majority going to the military. This revolver has a replacement vertical rammer latch and has the V-shaped hammer spring without a roller on the hammer. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. No original finish remains, being an overall smooth medium brown patina with moderate muzzle edge wear and a few small scattered spots of pitting on bbl. Cyl retains 30-40% Ranger/Indian fight scene with one small area of pitting. Frame retains smoky case colors on right side with balance a gray/brown patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain about 75-80% orig silver plating with the exposed brass areas a light mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine with soft hammer spring, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-36783 JR51 (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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