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Colt 1st Model Dragoon

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt 1st Model Dragoon
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Colt 1st Model Dragoon, #5111, .44 cal., 7-1/2'' barrel, brass triggerguard and backstrap; barrel, frame, triggerguard, backstrap and cylinder all with matching numbers; wedge is unnumbered (missing wedge screw); cylinder with oval slots, squareback triggerguard, walnut grips, one of which is only partially present, with brass front sight. Frame is marked with small ''n'' just below serial number; between the first screw and triggerguard itself is marked with small ''of'' with a larger numeral ''2'' beneath. Front grip strap is marked with the numeral ''3'' to lower edge. Left side of frame reads ''Colt / Patent / U.S.'' Top flat portion of barrel with ''Colt New York City'' markings, which are partially obliterated due to an added dovetailed groove where an extra rear sight was once present. Condition is fair. Metal surfaces show an overall patination with dark spotting, impressions, and some fine corrosion. No visible cylinder scene remains. Right grip needs replacement. Action needs repair. Est.: $3,000-$5,000. (Antique)