MARTIALLY MARKED 1ST MODEL DRAGOON SPECIAL TEST REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED 1ST MODEL DRAGOON SPECIAL TEST REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 8698. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, with German silver front sight, muzzle to cylinder address on the top flat and small “US” under the “Colt’s Patent” on the left side of the frame. It has 1-pc walnut grips with legible cartouches on each side. It is double inspected by William A. Thornton and also by John Braggs. Additionally it has a large “B” stamped in five places over the revolver signifying that this is one of the Brevette Commission test revolvers. When dragoons began failing, they were recalled for additional testing. When some of that test failed, they were modified and tested again. A number of that test failed and the third test was called the Brevette Commission. When they made the third & final test all the revolvers passed and were stamped with the large “B” in five places. CONDITION: Very fine plus. All matching, except the wedge which is unnumbered and the rammer lever which is numbered “8399”. Bbl retains 30-40% original blue in sheltered areas turning plum mixed with light patina and fine surface pitting. Bbl lug is moderately battered with hammer marks on all four sides. Cylinder is very fine and is mostly a medium gray patina and retains about 80% of the Ormsby Indian fight scene. Its original safety pin is completely intact. Frame retains about 80% dark case colors on the left side; traces on the right side with the recoil shield and balance of the frame a mottled silver brown patina. Entire grip frame is a cleaned mustard color. Grips, with their legible cartouches, are fine and retain a fine hand polished patina. Fine mechanics and bright shiny bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-51511 JR997 (15,000-30,000)

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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	708	$15,525.00	MARTIALLY MARKED 1ST MODEL DRAGOON SPECIAL TEST REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 8698. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, with German silver front sight, muzzle to cylinder address on the top flat and small “US” under the “Colt’s Patent” on the left side of the frame. It has 1-pc walnut grips with legible cartouches on each side. It is double inspected by William A. Thornton and also by John Braggs. Additionally it has a large “B” stamped in five places over the revolver signifying that this is one of the Brevette Commission test revolvers. When dragoons began failing, they were recalled for additional testing. When some of that test failed, they were modified and tested again. A number of that test failed and the third test was called the Brevette Commission. When they made the third & final test all the revolvers passed and were stamped with the large “B” in five places. CONDITION: Very fine plus. All matching, except the wedge which is unnumbered and the rammer lever which is numbered “8399”. Bbl retains 30-40% original blue in sheltered areas turning plum mixed with light patina and fine surface pitting. Bbl lug is moderately battered with hammer marks on all four sides. Cylinder is very fine and is mostly a medium gray patina and retains about 80% of the Ormsby Indian fight scene. Its original safety pin is completely intact. Frame retains about 80% dark case colors on the left side; traces on the right side with the recoil shield and balance of the frame a mottled silver brown patina. Entire grip frame is a cleaned mustard color. Grips, with their legible cartouches, are fine and retain a fine hand polished patina. Fine mechanics and bright shiny bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-51511 JR997 (15,000-30,000) 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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