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US INSPECTED COLT 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
US INSPECTED COLT 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER
SERIAL NUMBER 12583 BARREL 7 1/2" CALIBER .44 BLACK POWDER MANUFACTURED 1853. Finished with blue and case color finishes with oil finished one piece walnut grips. Part round barrel is marked with Colt single line New York address. with Colt sub-inspector "JH" on left flat. Brilliant gain twist rifled bore and small nickel silver front blade sight. Cylinder is roll engraved with Ranger & Indian" battle scene and has rectangular cylinder slots and is marked "MODEL U.S.M.R. COLT'S PATENT" with small Colt sub-inspector "H" Frame is marked on left side with "COLTS PATENT" and small "U.S." on left side and brass round trigger guard is marked with Colt sub-inspection "H". One piece walnut grips with serial number on rear grip strap mortise. All serial numbers are matching including wedge. CONDITION. Good with revolver having toned to dove grey with traces of blue in protected areas of barrel. Loading lever has a period brazed repair. Grips are good with slight material loss at toe. Action operates properly. Cylinder scene remains visible and bore is excellent. This revolver is from the 1853 US Gov't contract of 1000 revolvers. ANTIQUE