RARE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1878. Cal. 44. Fine 1st model dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight & 1-line address reading from cylinder to muzzle. There has been a small semi-buckhorn sight dovetailed into top flat just in front of forcing cone. It has a vertical latch rammer & round cylinder stop notches. Wedge is a homemade replacement. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has square back brass trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, About 7,000 of these earliest dragoons were made in period 1848-1850. Virtually all were issued & saw hard service even through the Civil War. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & cylinder retain a smooth even dark brown patina with some light pitting on left side of bbl. Cylinder retains traces of Ranger/Indian fight scene with a good strong pressure line. Frame retains 35-40% silvered case colors. Trigger screw & cylinder stop screw are battered. Trigger guard & back strap retain small amounts of orig silver in most sheltered areas, balance being a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes and a crack on left side at frame and shows heavy wear with a dark hand worn patina. Wedge screw is broken. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy spots of pitting. 4-35976 JR471 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2260	$0.00	RARE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1878. Cal. 44. Fine 1st model dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight & 1-line address reading from cylinder to muzzle. There has been a small semi-buckhorn sight dovetailed into top flat just in front of forcing cone. It has a vertical latch rammer & round cylinder stop notches. Wedge is a homemade replacement. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. It has square back brass trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, About 7,000 of these earliest dragoons were made in period 1848-1850. Virtually all were issued & saw hard service even through the Civil War. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl & cylinder retain a smooth even dark brown patina with some light pitting on left side of bbl. Cylinder retains traces of Ranger/Indian fight scene with a good strong pressure line. Frame retains 35-40% silvered case colors. Trigger screw & cylinder stop screw are battered. Trigger guard & back strap retain small amounts of orig silver in most sheltered areas, balance being a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes and a crack on left side at frame and shows heavy wear with a dark hand worn patina. Wedge screw is broken. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy spots of pitting. 4-35976 JR471 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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