FINE CASED COLT LONDON 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE CASED COLT LONDON 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 206. Cal. 44. Wonderful early 3rd model London dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, full German silver front sight and 1-line address reading from muzzle to cylinder with vertical rammer latch. Left side of bbl lug has British proofs. Has usual 6-shot cylinder with British proofs on lands between nipple recesses & all six safety pins are crisp. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” and it is fitted with silver plated trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig blue velvet lined English oak casing with rnd brass disc in lid. Case is compartmented in bottom for revolver, a rare orig brass 2-cavity dragoon mold with iron “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter, a Dixon bag shaped flask with 3-position adjustable spout, an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver and a laquered 500 pack tin of Eley’s caps. Right rear has a covered compartment with ivory pull. Also has an empty compartment in center and, unusually, is made without provision for a cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 700 of these fine revolvers were produced in period 1853-1857. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, grip back strap channel was too dark to determine the number. Bbl retains 70-75% glossy orig factory blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to medium patina with a few minor spots of pitting and some hammer marks around wedge slot. Rammer pivot retains faded case colors, primarily on right side. Cylinder is a blue/gray patina with a few light nicks around front edges & fine pitting on front face and retains 80-85% orig Ranger/Indian fight scene with all six safety pins crisp. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig faded case colors with some very fine pitting on hammer nose, primarily on left side. Trigger guard & back strap retain about 40% thin orig silver plate with balance a medium mustard patina. Grip appears to be orig to this revolver and is sound with light handling & use marks and a couple of dings on left side and overall retains most of its strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is very fine and completely sound. Retains most of an old refinish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with some minor water stains around both ends of the top. Bottom shows wear from revolver and other contents. Mold is very fine with light, fine pitting on sprue cutter. Flask has a couple of minor dents & retains 60-70% orig finish. 4-35187 JR367 (12,500-22,500)

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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	2265	$28,175.00	FINE CASED COLT LONDON 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 206. Cal. 44. Wonderful early 3rd model London dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, full German silver front sight and 1-line address reading from muzzle to cylinder with vertical rammer latch. Left side of bbl lug has British proofs. Has usual 6-shot cylinder with British proofs on lands between nipple recesses & all six safety pins are crisp. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” and it is fitted with silver plated trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig blue velvet lined English oak casing with rnd brass disc in lid. Case is compartmented in bottom for revolver, a rare orig brass 2-cavity dragoon mold with iron “COLT’S PATENT” sprue cutter, a Dixon bag shaped flask with 3-position adjustable spout, an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver and a laquered 500 pack tin of Eley’s caps. Right rear has a covered compartment with ivory pull. Also has an empty compartment in center and, unusually, is made without provision for a cleaning rod. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 700 of these fine revolvers were produced in period 1853-1857. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, grip back strap channel was too dark to determine the number. Bbl retains 70-75% glossy orig factory blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to medium patina with a few minor spots of pitting and some hammer marks around wedge slot. Rammer pivot retains faded case colors, primarily on right side. Cylinder is a blue/gray patina with a few light nicks around front edges & fine pitting on front face and retains 80-85% orig Ranger/Indian fight scene with all six safety pins crisp. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig faded case colors with some very fine pitting on hammer nose, primarily on left side. Trigger guard & back strap retain about 40% thin orig silver plate with balance a medium mustard patina. Grip appears to be orig to this revolver and is sound with light handling & use marks and a couple of dings on left side and overall retains most of its strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is very fine and completely sound. Retains most of an old refinish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled with some minor water stains around both ends of the top. Bottom shows wear from revolver and other contents. Mold is very fine with light, fine pitting on sprue cutter. Flask has a couple of minor dents & retains 60-70% orig finish. 4-35187 JR367 (12,500-22,500) 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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