FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11330. Cal. .44. Early 3rd model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and one line “NEW YORK CITY” address. Left side of the frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a –piece walnut grip with legible cartouches on each side and last four digits of serial number in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6 shots with Dragoon and Indian fight scene roll marking. Although the 3rd Model Dragoon was produced in highest numbers of the Dragoon series they are rarely found retaining much orig finish and in completely orig configuration. They were generally 100% issued and saw hard service on the frontier and throughout the Civil War under adverse circumstances, usually with minimal maintenance. After the Civil War they were sold as surplus to civilian dealers and were then resold not only to individual civilians, where they returned to service on the frontier, but were also sold to foreign governments where they continued in service well into the cartridge era. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge and grip. No orig finish remains, being an overall gray metal patina with scattered areas of pitting on the bbl and cyl. Grip frame does appear to have been ever silver plated and now retains a light, mustard patina. Cyl is matching patina and retains 50-60% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with all legends completely legible. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound showing heavy wear with its two legible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting, heavier near the muzzle. 4-39496 JR372 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2187	$5,175.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 11330. Cal. .44. Early 3rd model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and one line “NEW YORK CITY” address. Left side of the frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a –piece walnut grip with legible cartouches on each side and last four digits of serial number in backstrap channel. Cyl is usual 6 shots with Dragoon and Indian fight scene roll marking. Although the 3rd Model Dragoon was produced in highest numbers of the Dragoon series they are rarely found retaining much orig finish and in completely orig configuration. They were generally 100% issued and saw hard service on the frontier and throughout the Civil War under adverse circumstances, usually with minimal maintenance. After the Civil War they were sold as surplus to civilian dealers and were then resold not only to individual civilians, where they returned to service on the frontier, but were also sold to foreign governments where they continued in service well into the cartridge era. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge and grip. No orig finish remains, being an overall gray metal patina with scattered areas of pitting on the bbl and cyl. Grip frame does appear to have been ever silver plated and now retains a light, mustard patina. Cyl is matching patina and retains 50-60% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with all legends completely legible. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound showing heavy wear with its two legible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting, heavier near the muzzle. 4-39496 JR372 (3,000-5,000) 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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