SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 5090. Civilian dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual bbl markings reading from cyl to muzzle with German silver front sight, brass grip frame, square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” and there are two tiny initials “K & G” on trigger guard by serial number, however the grips are without cartouche. Cyl has “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” etching and sgl safety pin is completely intact. These is one of about 7,000 of these revolvers made in period 1848-1850 and are rarely ever found with any condition. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “864”. Bbl retains about 80% thinned orig blue with brown patina. Also with a patch of rust on right side of muzzle. Rammer retains most of its orig case colors turned dark. Cyl, probably unfired, retains most of its orig bright blue with one small area of rust and also retains virtually its entire Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains strong case colors on right side, fading to gray toward the front with left side mostly faded to gray. Old tiny chip on left front toe. Trigger guard & back strap retain a deep brown mustard patina. Grips are crisp with a few minor nicks & scratches (somewhat deeper on right grip) and retain about all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58853 JR29 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	735	$86,250.00	SCARCE COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 5090. Civilian dragoon with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, usual bbl markings reading from cyl to muzzle with German silver front sight, brass grip frame, square back trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has a tiny “U.S.” beneath “COLT’S PATENT” and there are two tiny initials “K & G” on trigger guard by serial number, however the grips are without cartouche. Cyl has “U.S. DRAGOONS / COLT’S PATENT” etching and sgl safety pin is completely intact. These is one of about 7,000 of these revolvers made in period 1848-1850 and are rarely ever found with any condition. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “864”. Bbl retains about 80% thinned orig blue with brown patina. Also with a patch of rust on right side of muzzle. Rammer retains most of its orig case colors turned dark. Cyl, probably unfired, retains most of its orig bright blue with one small area of rust and also retains virtually its entire Ranger/Indian fight scene. Frame retains strong case colors on right side, fading to gray toward the front with left side mostly faded to gray. Old tiny chip on left front toe. Trigger guard & back strap retain a deep brown mustard patina. Grips are crisp with a few minor nicks & scratches (somewhat deeper on right grip) and retain about all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-58853 JR29 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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