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Colt Dragoon 3rd Model .44 cal SN 11294 revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:9,000.00 USD Estimated At:18,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
Colt Dragoon 3rd Model .44 cal SN 11294 revolver
Colt Dragoon 3rd Model .44 cal SN 11294 revolver with 7 1/2" barrel profusely engraved in high relief with gold inlays by late master engraver E.C. Prudhomme and pictured in his book "Gun Engraving Review" 1961 pages 2 & 79. revolver shows all matchi with 7 1/2" barrel profusely engraved in high relief with gold inlays by late master engraver E.C. Prudhomme and pictured in his book "Gun Engraving Review" 1961 pages 2 & 79. revolver shows all matching serial numbers including wedge. Artistically accomplished in an Indian motif the barrel features 14 inlaid five pint stars in a band at muzzle end, top with inlaid gold scrolls, left side with gold buffalo inlay on engraved scene. Cylinder engraved with Indian and soldier battle scene further decorated with gold scroll, borders and stares and marked Model USMR Colts Patent and serial number 11294. Left side frame with original Colts Patent surrounded by gold inlay, high relief scroll engraving with engraved teepee encampment. Recoil shield also engraved in high relief scroll, gold inlay as is hammer. Right side barrel featured fine gold inlay of Indian warrior with surrounding area in scroll engraving and bordered in gold, both faces of the wedge engraved along with loading lever assemble. Right side frame shows the initials RSQ for Robert Q Sutherland in gold along with border the remainder scroll engraved as is brass trigger guard and backstrap. All visible screws show design work,

Estimated At: 18000 - 25000