FINE MODERN ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL HARTFORD/LONDON DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE MODERN ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL HARTFORD/LONDON DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 473. Cal. 44. Wonderful modern engraved 3rd Model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, slightly reduced brass front sight and 1-line hand engraved New York City address. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” engraved in an arc. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Mounted with beautiful checkered, 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is beautifully engraved in English style with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with fine shaded background on the frame. Bbl lug, rammer pivot, hammer, backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Cyl is usual 6-shots with re-rolled Dragoon/Indian fight scene and hand-engraved Ormsby name & address. The SN on cyl is re-stamped over the original. The “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels are hand-engraved with a hand-matted background. Cyl has all six safety pins. Cyl appears to be new and may be a modern replacement. Regardless, it is a beautiful representative piece. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina; engraving is sharp; grip frame retains a medium mustard patina with traces of orig silver in sheltered areas; grips are sound with one age line in bottom, showing light diamond point wear and retain a fine mellow ivory patina; Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-45627 JR481 (5,000-8,000)

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
	2247	$9,775.00	FINE MODERN ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL HARTFORD/LONDON DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 473. Cal. 44. Wonderful modern engraved 3rd Model Dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, slightly reduced brass front sight and 1-line hand engraved New York City address. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” engraved in an arc. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Mounted with beautiful checkered, 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is beautifully engraved in English style with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with fine shaded background on the frame. Bbl lug, rammer pivot, hammer, backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Cyl is usual 6-shots with re-rolled Dragoon/Indian fight scene and hand-engraved Ormsby name & address. The SN on cyl is re-stamped over the original. The “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLT’S PATENT” panels are hand-engraved with a hand-matted background. Cyl has all six safety pins. Cyl appears to be new and may be a modern replacement. Regardless, it is a beautiful representative piece. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina; engraving is sharp; grip frame retains a medium mustard patina with traces of orig silver in sheltered areas; grips are sound with one age line in bottom, showing light diamond point wear and retain a fine mellow ivory patina; Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-45627 JR481 (5,000-8,000) 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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