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Cartridge Conv. to Colt 3rd Model Dragoon

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,600.00 USD Estimated At:3,200.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Cartridge Conv. to Colt 3rd Model Dragoon
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Cartridge Conversion to Colt 3rd Model Dragoon, #16921, .44 cal., 6'' shortened barrel with brass dovetail front sight, originally with blue and case hardened finish, iron backstrap and brass triggerguard, and originally cut for shoulder stock, with U.S. markings under Colt's Patent. Condition is good as modified with moderate to dark overall patina, showing very light traces of finish to frame. All visible matching numbers, with unmarked wedge. Grips are very good with just light nicks and scuffs, with oil darkening along backstrap and very light losses at edges. One of the internal frame-to-barrel locating pins is missing, but remains very solid with a good action and fair bore. Similar to known Mormon converted examples found in Utah in the 1870s-1880s. Est.: $3,200-$4,000. (Antique)