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MASS ARMS COMPANY WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
MASS ARMS COMPANY WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON

REVOLVER. Cal. 40. S# 88. Bbl. 7 1/8". Rarely seen are these massive & heavy dragoon pistols which less than 1,000 were made prior to the Civil War & survival is low. Standard configuration. 14 1/2" overall. Hinged bbl. & backstrap. Brass triggerguard. Top strap "MASS ARMS CO. / CHICKOPEE FALLS" & lock marked "WESSON & LEAVITT'S PATENT". CONDITION: good to very good. Appears original & matching throughout, good markings. Iron has mottled gray patina w/ pitting. Brass blade front sight & brass triggerguard have light mustard patina. 2 Piece grips have hand worn patina w/ slivers missing inside toes. Mechanically fine w/ well defined 8 land & groove rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20523/JS.) ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.