MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 13241. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and New-York City address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” toward the front. The brass trigger guard & back strap contain a period of use replacement 1-pc walnut grip that fits extremely well. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1851-1861. They saw hard service with the U.S. military prior to and throughout the Civil War and later in civilian service on the American frontier. They are rarely found retaining much orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip as noted. No orig finish remains being a smooth dark patina on the bbl & rammer with the frame a lighter gray/brown patina with fine pitting on left recoil shield. Cylinder is a dark silver/brown patina with fine pitting and retains about 20% Dragoon/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes with a gouge in right side and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-41854 JR124 (5,000-8,000)

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
	2268	$6,037.50	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 13241. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and New-York City address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” toward the front. The brass trigger guard & back strap contain a period of use replacement 1-pc walnut grip that fits extremely well. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 10,500 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1851-1861. They saw hard service with the U.S. military prior to and throughout the Civil War and later in civilian service on the American frontier. They are rarely found retaining much orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip as noted. No orig finish remains being a smooth dark patina on the bbl & rammer with the frame a lighter gray/brown patina with fine pitting on left recoil shield. Cylinder is a dark silver/brown patina with fine pitting and retains about 20% Dragoon/Indian fight scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip has chipped toes with a gouge in right side and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-41854 JR124 (5,000-8,000) 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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