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Colt Third Model Dragoon, .44 cal. percussion, extra-finely cloud scroll engraved, and attributed

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Colt Third Model Dragoon, .44 cal.  percussion, extra-finely cloud scroll  engraved, and attributed
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Colt Third Model Dragoon, .44 cal. percussion, extra-finely cloud scroll engraved, and attributed to Gustave Young, cased with accessories, serial #12394. This engraved Dragoon is considered by experts tobe the best condition example remaining of the 12 known specimens. The cloud scrolled Dragoons fall between number 12365 and 12410. They are among the most desirable and sought after of all Colt arms and are rare by any standard. This specimen, number 12394, shows a slightly finer grade of engraving with tighter scroll than other examples, and slightly finer detail work to the backgrounds, in our opinion. The barrelshows 95-98% bright original blue finish, with just some minor normal aging starting on the top of the barrel and a couple of very minor scratches. The cylinder shows 90-95% original blue, thinning and toning justslightly with Model USMR and Colts patent, and virtually all of its scene. The hammer, frame and loading lever show 90-95% of their original early case hardening. The cylinder retains all of its pins; the rammer shows