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LOT 3111
Desirable U.S. Colt Second Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver -
Serial no. 9239, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch part round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut grips. Only an estimated 2,700 Second Model Dragoons revolvers
were manufactured around 1850 and 1851 compared to 7,000 of the First Model Dragoons and 10,500
Third Model Dragoons. They are thus by far the scarcest of the primary Colt Dragoon models. This U.S. contract
example was manufactured in 1850 and features a German silver blade front sight, “-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY-” on top of the barrel, “COLT’S/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, the Texas Ranger and Comanche fight scene on the cylinder
along with the “U.S.M.R.” marking and rectangular stops, squareback trigger guard, all matching visible serial numbers, some small single letter inspection marks, a distinct “JH” cartouche on the left side of the grip (James Hawkins) and a “W.A.T.” cartouche on the right (Captain William Anderson Thornton). The various Colt Dragoon revolvers were primarily used by the U.S. Mounted Rifles and Dragoons serving in parts of the western frontier in the Antebellum era and continued to see use through the American Civil War, making them desirable descendants of the famous Colt Walker.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 60% of the original blue finish. The cylinder retains 50% of the original blue finish and has distinct Colt patent and U.S.M.R. markings and good safety pins. The frame has patterns of original case colors and otherwise mostly silver-gray and smoky gray patina on the left. The right side of the frame is mostly light brown. There are some light patches of pitting both sides of the barrel and very deep pitting visible on one side of the cylinder. The grips are also fine and have distinct cartouches on both sides, minor chips at the toe, light scratches and dings, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. This is a scarce Colt Dragoon variation, and U.S. contract Second Model Dragoons are very difficult to find with considerable finish, making this revolver even more desirable.
“COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, “36 CAL” on the left side of the trigger guard, matching visible serial numbers, with an unnumbered wedge, and a smooth grip. CONDITION: Very fine with 75% of the vibrant original case colors remaining, 70% original high polish blue remaining on the barrel, mostly smooth brown patina on the cylinder along with a distinct roll scene and some patches of original blue, 75% plus original silver on the trigger guard and front strap, and mostly smooth aged
patina on the back strap. The grip is also very fine and has some small dings and scratches, light edge wear, and most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
Estimate: 8,500 - 14,000
LOT 3112
Very Fine
Colt Model 1861 Navy
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 29604, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1866 and is one of only an estimated 38,843 manufactured between 1861 and 1873 compared to 200,500 Model 1860 Army revolvers manufactured in 1860-1873. It has a German silver blade front sight, the one-line New York address,
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