MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 17587. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, replacement dovetail front sight and a 3-leaf rear sight in a dovetail in the top flat. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock screws. Brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. There are inspector initials on various parts. Grips, while matching are too worn to exhibit cartouches. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1851-1861 and is generally accepted that the 4-screw pattern revolvers were issued in pairs with a matching numbered shoulder stock. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains an even, smooth, very dark brown attic patina with a few minor nicks & dings. Trigger guard is a dark mustard patina with a couple of battered trigger guard screws. All other screws are fine with crisp slots. Tip of wedge spring is broken. Cylinder is a matching dark patina and retains traces of orig cyl scene with “COLT’S PATENT” completely legible. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound with some battering on bottom edges, showing heavy wear and dark oil staining. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-41847 JR123 (4,000-7,000)

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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	2264	$5,750.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 17587. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, replacement dovetail front sight and a 3-leaf rear sight in a dovetail in the top flat. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Frame is 4-screw style cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock screws. Brass trigger guard & steel back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. There are inspector initials on various parts. Grips, while matching are too worn to exhibit cartouches. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1851-1861 and is generally accepted that the 4-screw pattern revolvers were issued in pairs with a matching numbered shoulder stock. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains an even, smooth, very dark brown attic patina with a few minor nicks & dings. Trigger guard is a dark mustard patina with a couple of battered trigger guard screws. All other screws are fine with crisp slots. Tip of wedge spring is broken. Cylinder is a matching dark patina and retains traces of orig cyl scene with “COLT’S PATENT” completely legible. Grip has chipped toes, otherwise is sound with some battering on bottom edges, showing heavy wear and dark oil staining. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-41847 JR123 (4,000-7,000) 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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