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LOT 1090
Desirable U.S. Martially Marked
Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver - Serial
no. 13064, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/
silver finish, walnut grips. The Third Model Dragoon can be quickly
distinguished by its round trigger guard and was the most widely
used of Colt’s massive “horse pistols” that began with the famous Colt Walker.
Around 10,500 Third Models were manufactured between 1851 to 1861. Many of these were
used in the Old West and during the Civil War. This U.S. martially inspected Third Model
Dragoon was manufactured in 1851. Production of Third Dragoon revolvers commenced at
approximately serial number 10700; this is an earlier example of
a Third Dragoon revolver that was part of the Ordnance contract
for 2,000 revolvers issued on May 8th, 1851. “COLT’S/PATENT/U.S.”
marked on the left of the frame. The barrel has a nickel-silver
front sight blade and is roll-stamped “-ADDRESS SAML COLT
NEW YORK CITY-” in one line facing the cylinder. The cylinder
has the standard Indian fight scene with U.S.M.R. and Colt’s
patent markings. Matching full and partial serial number “13064”
marked on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, arbor pin and
handwritten in black ink inside the grip mortise. “12619” marked
on the replacement cylinder. Matching full and partial serial
number “12418” marked on the replacement barrel, loading lever
and wedge. Single letter inspection initials on various components, and “JH” (James Hawkins) inspection initials on the left flat of the barrel. Very faint bordered script inspection cartouches stamped on either side of the grip. CONDITION: Good, exhibiting gray patina with scattered light to moderate pitting in an even fashion among
the period replacement components (see above), and fine, clearly visible cylinder scene and barrel markings. Brass exhibits an attractive golden bright patina with numerous scattered dings on the butt. Grips are very good as re-oiled with some scattered light scratches and nicks, and numerous scattered dings on the bottom flats. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 1091
Cased Colt Model
1855 Pocket
Sidehammer
Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 1233, 28
cal., 3 1/2 inch octagon
bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. This early “Root”
revolver is a “Model 2”
and was manufactured
in 1855, the first year
of production, and has
matching serial number
on the barrel, cylinder,
and butt; a post front
sight, the pointing hand
and two-line patent and
address marking on top of the barrel, top strap groove rear sight, cabin fight scene on the cylinder, and varnished walnut grip. It comes in a fitted case with a dual cavity brass mold with iron sprue cutter, cap tin, small double side Great Seal themed flask, and some balls and conical bullets.
CONDITION: Very fine with 70% plus original blue finish, some smooth brown patina on the cylinder and gray patina on the bottom of the frame and the grip straps, some light oxidation, and generally mild overall wear. The grip is also very fine and has a small chip at the heel on the right, mild edge wear, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically functions fine. The case and accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear.
LOT 1092
Cased Colt
Model
1848 Baby
Dragoon
Pocket
Percussion Revolver with Accessories - Serial no. 12760, 31 cal., 3 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/ silver finish, antique ivory grips. This is a scarce Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Pocket Model variation that was manufactured in 1850 with a three inch barrel without provisions for a loading lever, later style rectangular cylinder stop slots, a solid lug without loading grooves, and otherwise standard Model 1848 markings and features including the stagecoach cylinder scene. The matching full and partial serial number is marked on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, wedge and arbor pin. Includes felt lined Model 1849 wood presentation case containing an eagle powder flask, Winchester cap tin and “COLTS/PATENT” bullet mold. CONDITION: Very good, exhibits gray and brown patina on the iron surfaces with strong traces of original blue finish in protected areas, some scattered patches of light pitting, and crisp cylinder scene and barrel markings. 80% original silver finish remains on the trigger guard and gripstraps with a tarnished appearance. Grip is also very good with some light aging and handling marks, a chipped sliver on the bottom rear of the right panel, a few hairline cracks on the bottom flats, and defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included case is very good with a few cracks on the lid and some aging of the otherwise very good lining. Accessories are all
very good.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1093
Colt Richards-Mason
Cartridge Conversion
Model 1860 Army Revolver - Serial no.
6165, 44 CF cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips.
Only around 2,100 of these “conversions” were
manufactured around 1877-1878 using a mixture of remaining Model 1860 Army parts and newly manufactured components. These revolvers were manufactured alongside the Single Action Army and are believed to have seen significant use in the Old West. The serial number is within the separate conversion range
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70 Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
the standard naval battle scene. The frame has 1871 and 1872 patent markings on the left, “44 CAL” marked on the left of the trigger guard and assembly number “459” marked on the loading gate.
CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting mostly a smooth brown patina on the iron surfaces with a mostly defined scene on the cylinder, strong case colors visible at the edges of the frame and in protected areas, 75% original silver finish on the front grip strap and trigger guard, the balance an untouched dark brown patina, and mostly defined markings and edges in the metal. Grip is also very good as revarnished with some moderate crazing overall, numerous scattered dings and scratches, and various filled in repairs on the bottom flat of each grip panel. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
nd is marked, full and partial, on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, and
ylinder. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight, ejector mounted on the right, and “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” on top. The cylinder has