COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RARE MARKINGS.

COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RARE MARKINGS. SN 12631. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has the small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny, upside down “U.S”. While this upside down “U.S” acceptance marking is not unknown, it is rarely ever encountered. Left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped with a tiny “X” inspector mark and a large “K” which is also found on the left ear of the back strap. Left side of bbl flat is stamped with a small “JH”. The brass trigger guard & back strap, which were never silver plated, contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of the SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip is inlaid with very worn coral in the shape of the brand “AJB” connected near the top and there is a 5-pointed coral star toward the bottom. Right side of grip is inlaid with what appears to be an Indian symbol with recesses for two other symbols from which the coral has fallen out. Given the coral inlays and the Indian symbols it seems likely that this revolver saw frontier service in the southwest, probably after having been sold as surplus by the military. Accompanied by a letter dated Sept. 14, 1992 over the signature of Bill V. Kopfman, wherein Mr. Kopfman states that he purchased the gun in Colorado Springs, CO in the early 1970s at a gun show from a lady who stated that it had “belonged to her grandfather and he was a Texas Ranger”. She also stated that the “ABJ” was her grandfather’s cattle brand. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains being a smooth gray brown patina with some light freckles of pitting on the bbl. Frame screws are slightly battered. Cyl retains traces of the Dragoon/Indian fight scene and is also a gray patina with some scattered fine pitting. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-41724 JR3 (5,000-7,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2265	$7,475.00	COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RARE MARKINGS. SN 12631. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has the small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny, upside down “U.S”. While this upside down “U.S” acceptance marking is not unknown, it is rarely ever encountered. Left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped with a tiny “X” inspector mark and a large “K” which is also found on the left ear of the back strap. Left side of bbl flat is stamped with a small “JH”. The brass trigger guard & back strap, which were never silver plated, contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of the SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip is inlaid with very worn coral in the shape of the brand “AJB” connected near the top and there is a 5-pointed coral star toward the bottom. Right side of grip is inlaid with what appears to be an Indian symbol with recesses for two other symbols from which the coral has fallen out. Given the coral inlays and the Indian symbols it seems likely that this revolver saw frontier service in the southwest, probably after having been sold as surplus by the military. Accompanied by a letter dated Sept. 14, 1992 over the signature of Bill V. Kopfman, wherein Mr. Kopfman states that he purchased the gun in Colorado Springs, CO in the early 1970s at a gun show from a lady who stated that it had “belonged to her grandfather and he was a Texas Ranger”. She also stated that the “ABJ” was her grandfather’s cattle brand. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains being a smooth gray brown patina with some light freckles of pitting on the bbl. Frame screws are slightly battered. Cyl retains traces of the Dragoon/Indian fight scene and is also a gray patina with some scattered fine pitting. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-41724 JR3 (5,000-7,000) 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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