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COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON---HISTORIC, INSCRIBED FOR "J.B. CHILES", SOLDIER AND EARLY CALIF. PIONEER
Guns International #: 101946142 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: dksiggs
Company:
Member Since: 5/1/15
First Name: Darrell
Last Name: Seigler
State: Illinois
Zip: 61350
Country: United States
Phone: (815) 830-1162
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 8
Total Number of Listings: 24
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money Order
Description:
CONDITION: Colt First Model Dragoon (manufactured 1848-1850, with about 7000 made), serial number 3577. It is a civilian model. The bottom of the back strap is original period engraved "J.B. Chiles" in script letters. Numbers match on the frame, cylinder, barrel, back strap, and trigger guard. I have not disassembled the gun to view the wedge or arbor. "Colts Patent U.S." on frame is distinct and clear, and the gun works fine mechanically, with 3 clicks and locking up tight. The cylinder rotates properly when the hammer is cocked. The walnut grips have a few slight bruises but are otherwise very good. Overall the gun is good plus (G+) condition. First Model Dragoon revolvers were extensively used in Texas, the Southwest and California following the Mexican War. Surviving examples are scarce and inevitably show the effects of years of hard use. This is a solid example of an historic Colt First Model Dragoon revolver. It belonged to Joseph Ballinger Chiles, an important original California pioneer.
Colonel Joseph Ballinger Chiles was born on July 16, 1810 in Clark County, Kentucky to Henry Chiles and Sarah Ballinger and was the grandson of Revolutionary War Captains John Chiles and Richard Ballinger, both of Virginia. Joseph also descends from Walter Chiles of Jamestown, Virginia who arrived in America in 1637. Mary Chiles, Joseph's daughter from his first marriage, was wed to business partner Jerome C. Davis, for whom Davis is named. Before heading west, Ballinger moved to Missouri with his family and served in the US Army in the Seminole Wars and Mexican-American War. He was a close friend of John C. Fremont---general, explorer, governor of Arizona, and the first Republican Party presidential candidate in 1856. Chiles was also a close friend of John Charles Fremont. He provided supplies to Bear Flag rebels, led by Fremont in 1846, and escorted Fremont's children to California on his 1848 trek leading one of the first wagon trains across Carson Pass. Chiles testified for Fremont at his court martial in Washington on charges of insubordination following the Mexican War. Chiles was an important businessman and landowner around what is now Davis, CA. Chiles Valley is named for him. Other extensive biographical and historical information can be found at these links:
https://localwiki/davis/Joseph_B._Chiles
en.wikipedia/wiki/Joseph_Chiles
napahistory/joseph-ballinger-chiles/
findagrave/memorial/24196116/joseph-ballinger-chiles
SHIPPING: I can ship via UPS, FedEx, or DHL. 3-day inpection and return period. No FFL is necessary. Shipping cost is added to price at $45.00. I accept checks or money orders---and wire, subject to wire fee payment.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .44
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: First Model Dragoon
Serial Number: 3577
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Condition: Good plus (G+)