RARE MISSOURI IDENTIFIED MARTIALLY MARKED THIRD MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER.

RARE MISSOURI IDENTIFIED MARTIALLY MARKED THIRD MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER. This revolver, SN 12718, is accompanied by a very old hand written note in period ink which states Colt Dragoon/William Carter/Bishop/Born 1826/Died 1904/Purchased/Kansas/City/1858/PurchasedDick Bishop. While the revolver is not engraved or marked in any way, the accompanying note is of sufficient age to lend credibility to its identification and provenance.

The revolver is a standard Colt Third Model dragoon, .44 cal. with a 6-shot cylinder and a 7 ½” part rnd, part oct bbl. The grips are of 1-pc Walnut with un-plated brass furniture. On the left side of the frame the markings, Colts/Patent/U.S., indicate its purchase by the U.S. Army. Other single letter inspector’s initials appear on various parts. All serial numbers match.

The consignor has performed research on William Carter Bishop as serving in the 7th Missouri Infantry and copies of that unit’s service accompany the revolver, (during my research I also located a William Bishop [no middle name specified] serving as Lieutenant Colonel of the 7th Missouri Cavalry). The 7th Regiment Missouri Infantry was a hard fought unit in the Western theater of Operations. Organized in St. Louis in June 1861, this unit served throughout Missouri and Tennessee during the first two years of the war. By 1863, the 7th Infantry had moved south to Louisiana and Mississippi participating in the Siege, assault and surrender of Vicksburg. By 1864, the 7th was merged with the 11th Missouri Infantry to serve out its term. CONDITION: Revolver is in very good condition. No orig finish is present and all metal parts retain a dark to medium uncleaned patina. Markings are appropriately worn but readable. Grips show extensive wear with a chip missing from one toe. Scene on the cylinder is barely visible under the correct conditions. Mechanics are fine and the revolver has a very pleasing appearance. A good opportunity to own a martially marked third model Colt dragoon revolver with historical and military association. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54727 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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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	669	$6,612.00	RARE MISSOURI IDENTIFIED MARTIALLY MARKED THIRD MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER. This revolver, SN 12718, is accompanied by a very old hand written note in period ink which states Colt Dragoon/William Carter/Bishop/Born 1826/Died 1904/Purchased/Kansas/City/1858/PurchasedDick Bishop. While the revolver is not engraved or marked in any way, the accompanying note is of sufficient age to lend credibility to its identification and provenance. The revolver is a standard Colt Third Model dragoon, .44 cal. with a 6-shot cylinder and a 7 ½” part rnd, part oct bbl. The grips are of 1-pc Walnut with un-plated brass furniture. On the left side of the frame the markings, Colts/Patent/U.S., indicate its purchase by the U.S. Army. Other single letter inspector’s initials appear on various parts. All serial numbers match. The consignor has performed research on William Carter Bishop as serving in the 7th Missouri Infantry and copies of that unit’s service accompany the revolver, (during my research I also located a William Bishop [no middle name specified] serving as Lieutenant Colonel of the 7th Missouri Cavalry). The 7th Regiment Missouri Infantry was a hard fought unit in the Western theater of Operations. Organized in St. Louis in June 1861, this unit served throughout Missouri and Tennessee during the first two years of the war. By 1863, the 7th Infantry had moved south to Louisiana and Mississippi participating in the Siege, assault and surrender of Vicksburg. By 1864, the 7th was merged with the 11th Missouri Infantry to serve out its term. CONDITION: Revolver is in very good condition. No orig finish is present and all metal parts retain a dark to medium uncleaned patina. Markings are appropriately worn but readable. Grips show extensive wear with a chip missing from one toe. Scene on the cylinder is barely visible under the correct conditions. Mechanics are fine and the revolver has a very pleasing appearance. A good opportunity to own a martially marked third model Colt dragoon revolver with historical and military association. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54727 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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