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The U.S. contract Colt Dragoon revolvers were used
primarily by the First and Second Dragoon Regiments and
the U.S. Regiment of Mounted Riflemen from 1849 until the
Civil War, and many saw use by the Union and Confederate
cavalry throughout the Civil War making a high condition
example like this particularly scarce and desirable. The part
octagon barrel is fitted with a nickel silver blade front sight,
and the top of the barrel is stamped “-ADDRESS SAML COLT
NEW-YORK CITY-”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLT’S/
PATENT”. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Texas Ranger and Indian fight
scene and “MODEL U.S.M.R./COLT’S PATENT”. The matching serial number is stamped on the loading lever, arbor pin, cylinder, bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The wedge is un-numbered. Some of the components have small single letter inspection marks. The grip has a “JH” cartouche on the left and a “WAT” cartouche on the right. An “X” is also hand marked on the right.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 85% original blue finish on the barrel, 50% original blue finish on the cylinder which has a crisp scene, 60% plus original case colors on the frame, gray and brown patina on the balance of the steel, attractive natural age patina on the trigger guard and back strap, and some scattered marks and scratches. The grip is very fine and has distinct cartouches, mild scratches and dents, minor edge wear, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly one of the finest Colt Second Model Dragoons extant and would be very difficult to improve upon!
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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