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LOT 3108
Desirable U.S. Martially Marked Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 11330, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened 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 Model Dragoon revolvers commenced at approximately serial number 10700; this is an early example of a Third
Model 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 numbers marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, loading lever, cylinder, arbor pin, and wedge. Single letter inspection initials on various components. Bordered script “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouches stamped on either side of the grip.
CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting a gray patina with scattered light to moderate pitting, and mostly defined cylinder scene and barrel markings. Brass displays bright as lightly cleaned. Grips are also very good as very lightly sanded and re-oiled with some scattered light scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
LOT 3109
Historic Civil War Presentation Inscribed Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 20124, 36 cal., 4 1/2
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1863
and has the standard markings and features, including matching serial numbers
aside from the wedge. In addition, the back strap is inscribed “Presented to Capt. John W. McKim A.Q.M.
U.S.A./by the Employees of the U.S. Military Store House Nov. 6 1863.” Judge John W. McKim (1822-1908) was
a captain and assistant quartermaster of volunteers and was in charge of the Assistant Quartermaster’s Officer in Boston. His younger
brother William Walker McKim was the chief quartermaster for New England and then at Cincinnati, Ohio, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late in the war. In “War of the Rebellion,” John W. McKim is listed as “specially mentioned to the Quartermaster-General for good service.” He received a
brevet to major. He returned to he law career after the war and was a judge on the Boston Municipal Court for West Roxbury in 1876-1877 and then a probate judge for Suffolk County, Massachusetts, until 1907.
CONDITION: Fine with distinct inscription, 50% age darkened original silver plating on the grip straps, 60%
original case colors, 40% original blue finish with flaking to smooth gray and brown patina, some spots of minor oxidation/pitting, and generally minor overall wear. The grip is very fine and retains nearly all of the original varnish and has some minor lower edge wear and light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3110
Fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with
Holster - Serial no. 182023, 31 cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1860. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address. “COLTS/PATENT” stamped on the left of the frame. The cylinder has the stagecoach hold up scene. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, loading lever, arbor pin, and wedge. The
Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular of all of Colt’s percussion revolvers. They would certainly have been more convenient for those needing some personal protection in the gold fields and saloons of the West as well as the crowded and crime riddled streets of the large cities in the East compared to the larger Colt Dragoon revolvers or mid-sized Model 1851 Navy and definitely packed more firepower than many of the single and double shot pocket pistols of the day.
During the Civil War, many were carried as personal sidearms. Includes a period leather holster.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original bright blue finish, mostly concentrated on the barrel with strong traces on the cylinder, with some scattered light flaking and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, a few patches of light pitting, crisp cylinder scene, and distinct markings and edges in the metal overall. 50% plus vivid original case colors remain, concentrated on the frame and loading lever, with smooth gray patina on the balance, and 80% original silver finish remains on the trigger guard
and back strap with some light flaking. Grip is very fine with defined edges, some scattered light handling marks, and very light
crazing at the bottom edges. Mechanically excellent. Included leather holster is fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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