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MARTIAL INSPECTED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 14,000.00 USD
MARTIAL INSPECTED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVER
SERIAL NUMBER 11273 BARREL 7 1/2" CALIBER .44 BLACKPOWDER MANUFACTURED 1851. Blue and case color finished with Martially inspected / cartouched one piece walnut grips. One of the 2000 purchased by the US Gov't in 1851. German silver front blade sight with notched hammer ear sight. Oval brass trigger guard, vertical loading lever latch. Non-fluted cylinder is marked "U.S.M.R." with rolled Ormsby, Ranger and Indian battle scene. US inspected on left side of frame below Colt's markings. Varnished one piece walnut grips are cartouched with US inspectors markings on both sides. All primary parts are sub-inspector marked ie: Hammer, loading lever, cylinder, frame , barrel, backstrap and trigger guard. Revolver is all matching numbers including wedge. CONDITION. Fine with exterior having an untouched plum brown patina. Bore is very good and action operates properly. Several screw heads are slightly fouled from period of use disassembly. Grips are very fine with strong cartouches. Brass has toned to a mellow mustard color. ANTIQUE