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LOT 3105
Scarce U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 1788, 44 cal., 7 1/2
inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish. This is a solid representative example of a U.S.
Colt first model Dragoon revolver. Only an estimated 7,000 Colt First Model Dragoon revolvers were manufactured between
1848-1850. The First Model Dragoon is an important descendant of the famous Colt Walker revolver, which debuted just one year earlier,
and was meant for use by the U.S. Mounted Riflemen and U.S. Dragoons. These revolvers saw use on the western frontier in the antebellum era and on the battlefields of the Civil War in both Union and Confederate hands. This specific revolver was manufactured in 1848, the first year of
production. It has the distinctive First Model oval cylinder stops and brass square back trigger guard. “ADDRESS SAMl COLT NEW-YORK CITY” marked on the top barrel flat.
“COLT’S/PATENT/U.S.” marked on the left of the frame. Standard “MODEL U.S.M.R./COLT’S PATENT” marked cylinder with the Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene. Matching full
or partial serial numbers are on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, wedge, and cylinder pin. Dragoons are important to collectors of antique American revolvers in general,
and collectors of Colts in particular as one of Samuel Colt’s large “holster pistols” descended from the famous Colt Walker.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retains traces of original blue finish on the barrel with gray and brown patina on the balance overall, scattered light to moderate pitting, defined markings, and cylinder scene partially visible with general wear. The cylinder exhibits some moderate pitting and some scattered light dents. Brass displays bright on the grip straps, and retains a golden aged patina on the trigger guard and butt. Grips are also very good as re-oiled with some light wear, scratches and dings. Mechanically functions fine, though is missing the half cock notch in the hammer.
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
LOT 3106
Rare Early First Year Production, Wedge Over Screw Variation Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 761, 36 percussion cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1850 and is marked with
“-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-” on the barrel, “COLT’S/PATENT” on the left side of the frame,
and matching serial numbers on the various components including the loading lever (wedge not matching). It features: cone front sight, hammer notch rear sight, barrel wedge over the screw, non-bevelled loading cutout, square back trigger guard, and a smooth walnut grip. These “First Model” variants are only found in the first year of production and only 800 to 1,250 are estimated to have been produced.
CONDITION: Good. The revolver displays a mix of gray and brown patina and has patches of pitting, marks and scratches, and light oxidation. The loading rod has a welded repair. There are traces of original silver plating on the trigger guard bow. The exposed brass has an even aged patina. The grip is very
good with a few small dings and light scrapes. Mechanically fine. Most of the markings are clear aside from the cylinder scene. This is a
very rare and desirable Colt Model 1851 Navy variation.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
THIS RARE COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER IS THE "WEDGE OVER SCREW" VARIATION, OF WHICH ONLY 800 TO 1250 WERE PRODUCED
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