COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 15896. Mid-production dragoon that probably saw Civil War service. This revolver has really seen very little use. It has 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with New York City address, brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. There are tiny inspector initials on some of parts, probably factory inspectors. There is a small “44” stamped on left rear side of trigger guard & there is a “2” on bottom left edge of bbl lug. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains an even, smooth, very fine, light brown patina with freckles of light etching on right side of bbl lug. Rammer pivot has case colors in sheltered areas. Frame retains shiny silvered case hardening with traces of colors in sheltered areas. Hammer retains 50-60% bright case colors. Cylinder is a smooth patina with a long continuous scratch & retains traces of orig Indian fight scene. Grip frame is a light mustard patina & grips are sound with a chipped right toe retaining most of a smooth hand polished finish with about 40% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. While this revolver appears to have been cleaned & polished it has seen only limited use. 4-56524 JR246 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	172	$5,750.00	COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 15896. Mid-production dragoon that probably saw Civil War service. This revolver has really seen very little use. It has 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight with New York City address, brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. There are tiny inspector initials on some of parts, probably factory inspectors. There is a small “44” stamped on left rear side of trigger guard & there is a “2” on bottom left edge of bbl lug. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains an even, smooth, very fine, light brown patina with freckles of light etching on right side of bbl lug. Rammer pivot has case colors in sheltered areas. Frame retains shiny silvered case hardening with traces of colors in sheltered areas. Hammer retains 50-60% bright case colors. Cylinder is a smooth patina with a long continuous scratch & retains traces of orig Indian fight scene. Grip frame is a light mustard patina & grips are sound with a chipped right toe retaining most of a smooth hand polished finish with about 40% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. While this revolver appears to have been cleaned & polished it has seen only limited use. 4-56524 JR246 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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