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U.S. Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
U.S. Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Revolver
Manufactured in 1854. The top barrel flat is marked: "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" in one line reading toward the cylinder. The revolver has the standard 3rd Dragoon oval brass trigger guard and rectangular cylinder stop slots. The barrels have half-moon, German silver front sight blades. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Ranger and Indian fight scene. Blue barrel and cylinder, casehardened frame and hammer with plated trigger guard and backstrap. The left side of the frames is marked: "COLTS'/PATENT/U.S." in three lines. The number "2" is stamped on the cylinder and the barrel above the serial number. No sub-inspector initials are visible. This revolver has the full serial number stamped on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap. The partial serial numbers "3447" and "447" are stamped on the loading lever, cylinder pins and barrel wedge. All the serial numbers match. Fitted with varnish one piece walnut grip with no visible cartouche.
BBL: 7-1/2 inch
Stock:
Gauge: 44 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 13447


Good. The revolver is now an even gray patina over all. The barrel exhibits small patches of spotting down the length with some scattered handling marks. The frame and cylinder also show some isolated spotting and handling marks scattered. All markings are clear. The cylinder still exhibits half of the Ranger and Indian fight scene. The grip strap and trigger guard retain small patches of original silver plating in sheltered areas the balance is now mellow aged brass patina. The wood is good with an old coat varnish applied minor crisp at the toe and some small pressure marks.