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Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Percussion revolver in .44 caliber inscribed Tribute to Texas Hero, Col. Ja

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Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Percussion revolver in  .44 caliber inscribed Tribute to Texas Hero,  Col. Ja
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Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Percussion revolver in .44 caliber inscribed Tribute to Texas Hero, Col. Jack Hayes:, S/N 9343. Fully engraved in Nimschke style with portrait of Hayes on the left barrel lug and inscribed in script“Defender of Texas” and presented to “Col. John C. Hays compliment of Sam’L Colt Nov. 29 1849”. This revolver is silver plated with burl wood grips carved on bottoms “C. Taylor” on bottom left and T (Texas star between)and R. The right barrel lug is engraved with a fine eagle with spread wings in stand of arms with “Lone star” flags and American flag beneath. About 80%-90% silver showing aging. This Colt was engraved approximately 50-60years ago and has a long history known to Colt collectors and sold for over $100,000 to a prominent old time Colt collector before identified as a later than the period work of engraving. To produce a gun this well attoday’s cost we would estimate at $15,000-$25,000. An impressive and 1 of a kind colt “Tribute”. (Antique) Est.: $7,500-$15,000+