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LOT 3124
Scarce U.S. Colt Second Model
Dragoon Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 9398, 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 that descended from the iconic Colt Walker. They saw considerable use by the U.S. Mounted Rifles and Dragoons in the antebellum era in the Old West and continued to see use through the Civil War. This late 2nd Model is a U.S. contract revolver 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, and 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).
CONDITION: Very good
with mostly dark artificially
aged gray patina, light
pitting, distinct cylinder
scene, attractive aged
patina on the brass, and mild overall wear. The re-oiled grip is also very good and has a small section of filler on the upper left, light but legible cartouches, minor edge wear, and some small scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. This is a classic example of one of the most desirable variations of Colt’s “horse pistols”: a U.S. contract Colt Second Model Dragoon. It has a real “frontier issued” appearance appropriate for this model given their use in the West in the antebellum era and during the Civil War.
LOT 3126
Civil War U.S. Contract Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
with Leather Holster - Serial no. 62965, 44 percussion cal., 8 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. The Model 1860 Army was the primary
revolver used by the Union during the Civil War. It was manufactured in 1862 and
features standard sights and markings. The serial number on the frame is overstruck. The
grip has the matching serial number written in the back strap inlet and stamped on the various components. Includes a U.S. Pattern 1863 black leather holster marked “U.S.” on the flap.
CONDITION: Fine with 30% original case colors, similar amount of original blue finish on the barrel. Concentrated patches of original blue on the top of the back strap and butt, significant niter blue on many of the small parts, attractive natural aged patina on the brass, gray and brown patina on most of the balance, some minor oxidation and slight pitting, and general minor marks and scratches. The grip is very good and has mild scuffs and dings, mild edge wear, and lightly worn but legible cartouches. Mechanically excellent. The holster is good with mild overall wear, a section of period repaired stitching, and minor crackling.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3127
Desirable Early Production Colt’s Patent
Dragoon Revolver Powder Flask - This is a rare
example of a powder flask as furnished with the
First Model Colt Dragoon revolvers until 1855
when this type with the plunger charger was
discontinued in favor of the sloping charger
with thumb cutoff. Measures approximately 7
1/2 inches long (excluding spout) with a brown
lacquer finish and double face design. The
design is a military motif with flags, spears
and artillery pieces above crossed long guns
and crossed handguns. At the base is “COLTS
PATENT” in a banner. Triangular carrying rings
are positioned on the sides near the base.
The plunger is marked “32 GRS” and the
ball compartment gate is stamped “COLTS/
PATENT”. Another example of this type of
flask is pictured and described on pages
162-163 of the book, “Colt Percussion
Accoutrements” First Edition by
Robin J. Rapley.
CONDITION: Very good, retains
strong traces of the original age-
darkened brown enamel with the
balance an attractively aged mellow
brass. There are a few scattered minor dings
in the body and a hairline crack in the seam of
the spout. A hard to find accoutrement for the Colt First Model Dragoon revolver!
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 3125
U.S. Marked “Navy-Navy” Style Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Iron Grip Frame - Serial no. 91604, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut grips. The Colt Model 1851 Navy was the second most popular Colt percussion revolver manufactured. This revolver was manufactured in 1859 and has an iron grip frame which was standard for the U.S. Navy’s “Navy-Navy” revolvers, the “-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.-” barrel address, a brass cone front sight, “COLTS/PATENT/U.S.” on the left side of the frame, the standard cylinder scene, and matching serial numbers on the cylinder, wedge, arbor pin, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The replacement loading lever is
not numbered. The revolver lacks the capping groove; this is often seen on revolvers purchased for the Navy. It also lacks inspection and Navy markings, but not all Navy- Navy revolvers bear these markings. Most of the U.S. Navy revolvers were converted and remained in use in the late 19th century. CONDITION: Very good with dark brown patina overall, a small chip in the front left corner of the hammer, minor pitting, and general mild overall wear. The refinished grip is very good and has a repaired chip at the nose on the left, mild lower edge wear including some small flakes, and general mild scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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