SCARCE COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 3305. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, dovetailed Rocky Mountain front sight and 1-line left hand address on top flat. Left side frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Cyl is usual 6 chamber with faint pressure ridge and remnants of the Dragoon Indian Fight scene, with round stop notches. Square-back brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approximately 7,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1848 to 1850. A large number of this production was for the U.S. government. Regardless of whether military or civilian, these revolvers saw hard frontier service, usually in adverse conditions with limited maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish or in orig configuration. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip; no orig finish remains being an overall dark attic patina with scattered fine pinprick pitting; some screws are battered; cyl is a matching mottled patina with an area of heavy pitting, probably from long term storage in holster in damp or humid conditions, and shows 20-30% Dragoon Indian Fight Scene; grip has chipped toes, showing heavy wear with nicks, scratches and dings and retrains a hand worn patina; mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-45822 JR252 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2246	$6,900.00	SCARCE COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 3305. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, dovetailed Rocky Mountain front sight and 1-line left hand address on top flat. Left side frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” Cyl is usual 6 chamber with faint pressure ridge and remnants of the Dragoon Indian Fight scene, with round stop notches. Square-back brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approximately 7,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1848 to 1850. A large number of this production was for the U.S. government. Regardless of whether military or civilian, these revolvers saw hard frontier service, usually in adverse conditions with limited maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish or in orig configuration. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge, cyl and grip; no orig finish remains being an overall dark attic patina with scattered fine pinprick pitting; some screws are battered; cyl is a matching mottled patina with an area of heavy pitting, probably from long term storage in holster in damp or humid conditions, and shows 20-30% Dragoon Indian Fight Scene; grip has chipped toes, showing heavy wear with nicks, scratches and dings and retrains a hand worn patina; mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-45822 JR252 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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