COLT 3RD MODEL MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON TEST REVOLVER.

COLT 3RD MODEL MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON TEST REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 10514. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, muzzle to cylinder address, German silver front sight, small “US” below “Colt’s Patent” on the frame, with brass trigger guard & back strap. The top of the back strap is stamped “MS” signifying issue to the Mass Militia. 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: Fair to good. No original finish remains being a dark gray brown patina overall. All matching except the wedge which is a homemade replacement and the cylinder which is numbered “10537”. Frame has silvered case colors on the recoil shield and a spot of rust near the front. Grip frame has a light yellow patina. Grips are worn with slightly chipped toes and have a fine hand rubbed patina. Most of the screws are battered and there are some hammer marks on the bottom of the grip. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-51512 JR1002 (10,000-12,000)

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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	718	$0.00	COLT 3RD MODEL MASSACHUSETTS DRAGOON TEST REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 10514. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, muzzle to cylinder address, German silver front sight, small “US” below “Colt’s Patent” on the frame, with brass trigger guard & back strap. The top of the back strap is stamped “MS” signifying issue to the Mass Militia. 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: Fair to good. No original finish remains being a dark gray brown patina overall. All matching except the wedge which is a homemade replacement and the cylinder which is numbered “10537”. Frame has silvered case colors on the recoil shield and a spot of rust near the front. Grip frame has a light yellow patina. Grips are worn with slightly chipped toes and have a fine hand rubbed patina. Most of the screws are battered and there are some hammer marks on the bottom of the grip. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-51512 JR1002 (10,000-12,000) 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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