MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10271. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl and German silver front sight. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip without numbers in back strap channel which indicates a probable field replacement. Grip fits perfectly. Left side of grip has a faint but legible “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) cartouche and the right side a faint but legible “WAT” (Capt. William A. Thornton) cartouche. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLTS PATENT” panels above & below the SN. Rear shoulders of the cyl have been dressed during period of use. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter advising that this revolver was produced in 1851 and that there is no other information available. 2nd Model Dragoons had the lowest production of the three Dragoon models and were virtually all issued and used on the American frontier and later throughout the Civil War. After the Civil War they were sold as surplus and continued in service, again on the American frontier, usually with limited or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except wedge & grip which are period of use replacements and are unnumbered. Bbl retains traces of blue in the most sheltered areas with smoky case colors on rammer pivot. Frame retains faint faded case colors, having been mostly cleaned to a gray patina. “COLTS PATENT” and “US” markings are faint. Hammer retains mottled case colors. Cylinder is a matching gray patina with two series of dings and overall retains 30-40% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the legends in the two panels mostly legible. Grip shows moderate wear with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old added finish. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, very strong dark bore. 4-42007 JR195 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2262	$8,050.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 2ND MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10271. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl and German silver front sight. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The square back brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip without numbers in back strap channel which indicates a probable field replacement. Grip fits perfectly. Left side of grip has a faint but legible “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) cartouche and the right side a faint but legible “WAT” (Capt. William A. Thornton) cartouche. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / COLTS PATENT” panels above & below the SN. Rear shoulders of the cyl have been dressed during period of use. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter advising that this revolver was produced in 1851 and that there is no other information available. 2nd Model Dragoons had the lowest production of the three Dragoon models and were virtually all issued and used on the American frontier and later throughout the Civil War. After the Civil War they were sold as surplus and continued in service, again on the American frontier, usually with limited or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except wedge & grip which are period of use replacements and are unnumbered. Bbl retains traces of blue in the most sheltered areas with smoky case colors on rammer pivot. Frame retains faint faded case colors, having been mostly cleaned to a gray patina. “COLTS PATENT” and “US” markings are faint. Hammer retains mottled case colors. Cylinder is a matching gray patina with two series of dings and overall retains 30-40% Dragoon/Indian fight scene with the legends in the two panels mostly legible. Grip shows moderate wear with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old added finish. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, very strong dark bore. 4-42007 JR195 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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