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** SOLD ** Colt 1st Model "U.S." Dragoon, Serial #6460, Cal. .44 Percussion, 1848 Vintage
Guns International #: 102412414 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - .44 Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
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Number of Active Listings: 119
Total Number of Listings: 15984
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
With a total production of approximately 7,000, 1st Model Dragoons were a great improvement over the previous Walker Models and found immediate demand from the U.S. Government and civilian purchasers due to their strength and reliability, the most significant being the shortening of the cylinder which prevented the over-loading of the powder charge. Compared to the previous standard issue, single shot sidearms that had been in service for over a hundred years, these rapid fire, six shot models revolutionized battlefield tactics, first with the marauding indians in the southwest, and shortly thereafter with the U.S. Cavalry engaged in the Civil War. They were the harbinger of all modern revolvers.
Approximately 3,000 1st Models were purchased by the U.S. Government, and like this example, were stamped "U.S." on the frame under the Colt Patent, and with the inspector's cartouche on both sides of the grip handles. Most saw hard use, and to find one in good working condition with all matching serial numbers and some cylinder scene is rare.
This gun, which is all numbers matching (serial # 6460), was manufactured in 1848, and has survived in good, above average condition. It is tight, has all orignal parts, and has been well used but not abused. The action functions smoothly, the bore is fair, the nipples are good, and it could still function as well as it did 175 years ago. It is an attractive and excellent surviving example of this histroic Colt revolover. While all Dragoons are collectible, 1st Models purchased by the government are the most desirable. NOTE: It is fitted with a 7 1/2 inch barrel and weighs 4.2 pounds. ANTIQUE FIREARM
PRICE: $6,500 We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, a dealer of fine firearms since 1974. PH. 859-276-1419 We Buy, Sell, and Trade Firearms & Knives. Do you have an Individual Firearm, Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell? Give us a call or send an email, and we can talk about buying the item(s) outright or selling them on consignment for you. NOTE: No additional fee for a Credit Card payment. YES, We have a Layaway Program: 1/3 down---60 days to pay off.
SOLD
Antique: Yes