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COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER.

Cal. 44. S# 15606. Bbl. 7 1/ 2" standard configuration, w/ one line New York address, “Colts Patent” on the left side of the frame. Matching S#s found on bbl., frame, backstrap, trigger guard, loading arm, cyl., & arbor; wedge numbered 5605. The grips are also matching numbered, 5606 inked in backstrap channel. There is engraved German silver decoration tacked to right grip & butt. This is an honest survivor well cared for made in 1856 which appears completely original w/ traces of finish. CONDITION: very good overall. Iron is mottled gray/plum patina, crisp markings, slight muzzle wear, about 5% original bright factory blue in protected areas. Cylinder retains much of the dragoon fight rolled scene, scratch along central perimeter, retains single usable safety pin. Backstrap and triggerguard have light mustard patina, area scraped and scratched on backstrap. Original matching grips have hand worn patina, chipped inner toes, right grip has lifted abutting frame. Mechanically fine w/ crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19788/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.