MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 12283. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with brackets. Left side of frames is marked “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last two digits of SN mostly visible in back strap channel. Grip has a repair in right rear side. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with traces of the Dragoon/Indian fight scene visible and five of the six safety pins somewhat serviceable. 3rd Model Dragoons saw hard service from their production date from 1851 through 1861 and throughout the entire Civil War. After the Civil War they were mostly sold as surplus and continued in hard service on the American frontier. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains with the bbl & bbl lug and artificially aged blue/gray patina. Rammer pivot and part of handle retain silvered case colors. Rammer latch stud is a replacement. Frame & cyl are a smooth brown patina with light rust pitting and traces of the orig Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll mark visible. Trigger guard & back strap show moderate to heavy wear with a light mustard patina. Grip shows heavy wear with the repaired break in right rear edge and retains a heavy hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-41436 JR109 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2267	$4,025.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 12283. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York City address with brackets. Left side of frames is marked “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. Brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last two digits of SN mostly visible in back strap channel. Grip has a repair in right rear side. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with traces of the Dragoon/Indian fight scene visible and five of the six safety pins somewhat serviceable. 3rd Model Dragoons saw hard service from their production date from 1851 through 1861 and throughout the entire Civil War. After the Civil War they were mostly sold as surplus and continued in hard service on the American frontier. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains with the bbl & bbl lug and artificially aged blue/gray patina. Rammer pivot and part of handle retain silvered case colors. Rammer latch stud is a replacement. Frame & cyl are a smooth brown patina with light rust pitting and traces of the orig Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll mark visible. Trigger guard & back strap show moderate to heavy wear with a light mustard patina. Grip shows heavy wear with the repaired break in right rear edge and retains a heavy hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-41436 JR109 (3,000-5,000) 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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