EXPERIMENTAL 1ST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER.

EXPERIMENTAL 1ST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 7907. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, usual address on the top flat and a tiny “US” on the left side of the frame below “Colt’s Patent”. All of the serial numbers on the bbl, frame, trigger guard & back strap have a tiny “0” stamped underneath. This revolver was the experimental piece used in an attempt to fit a shoulder stock. They initially tried to retrofit an 1855 Springfield type stock and in order to determine the proper angle had drilled four different holes in the back strap before giving up on the project as being too flimsy and going to the system of cut outs under the recoil shields that we know now. CONDITION: Good to very good. No original finish remains being an even light gray brown patina overall, probably cleaned a long time ago. There are some scattered spots of pitting near the muzzle and a spot or two on the frame & cylinder. Cylinder is smooth with no scene remaining and appears never to have had any. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina. Grips are fine, slightly undersized and retain most of an old refinish with a chip at the right heel. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. A truly unique & rare dragoon. 4-51513 JR996 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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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	706	$0.00	EXPERIMENTAL 1ST MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 7907. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, usual address on the top flat and a tiny “US” on the left side of the frame below “Colt’s Patent”. All of the serial numbers on the bbl, frame, trigger guard & back strap have a tiny “0” stamped underneath. This revolver was the experimental piece used in an attempt to fit a shoulder stock. They initially tried to retrofit an 1855 Springfield type stock and in order to determine the proper angle had drilled four different holes in the back strap before giving up on the project as being too flimsy and going to the system of cut outs under the recoil shields that we know now. CONDITION: Good to very good. No original finish remains being an even light gray brown patina overall, probably cleaned a long time ago. There are some scattered spots of pitting near the muzzle and a spot or two on the frame & cylinder. Cylinder is smooth with no scene remaining and appears never to have had any. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina. Grips are fine, slightly undersized and retain most of an old refinish with a chip at the right heel. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. A truly unique & rare dragoon. 4-51513 JR996 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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