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The local papers noted of the creation of various companies throughout the city formed following the firing on Fort Sumter
by Confederate forces on April 12, 1861. The Dragoons in this order were likely destined for the Philadelphia Home Guard, but this particular example may have been hand selected for use as a presentation piece, possibly to a newly commissioned officer and remained safely at home away from the ravages of the devastating “War Between the States.”
CONDITION: Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finish on barrel and cylinder, 95% plus original case colors with especially vibrant colors on the loading lever and frame and lighter original case colors on the hammer, most of the bright original nitre blue on the screws and trigger, and very attractively aged patina on the brass grip straps. There is a ding on the muzzle on the right, generally light handling marks and scratches, and some small patches of flaking and fading on the barrel and cylinder. The markings are mostly crisp. The excellent varnished walnut grip has a few minor dings mainly at the edges of the butt. Mechanically
excellent. The rare rosewood case has minor age and storage related wear including some fading mainly on the dividers. The flask is excellent with nearly all of the original finish, some minor dings and storage wear, and crisp designs. The other accessories are generally fine with age and storage related wear. This incredible revolver is the finest known 8 inch Colt Third Model Dragoon. With its stunning original finish and case, it is no surprise that it has proudly been
part of multiple noteworthy collections over the years, and now the finest known 8 inch Third Model Dragoon is available to add to your collection
Provenance: The Alan S. Kelley Collection; The Al Caperton Collection; The Fred Sweeney Collection; The Dr. Joseph Murphy Collection; The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 120,000 - 225,000
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