Guns International #: 100813928
Seller's Inventory #: #4873

Category - Antique Revolvers - Percussion - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion

Category
Antique Revolvers - Percussion
Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion

#4873 Colt Model 1848 First Model Dragoon, 44cal percussion

Description:
#4873 Colt Model 1848 First Model Dragoon, 44cal percussion, the frame is serial numbered in the late 7XXX range and the rest of the numbers are mixed in the early First Model range (2XXX-4XXX) and all numbers being the correct early small font numerals. Condition-wise, it has scattered light to medium pitting over some of the surface, and as far as any cylinder scene remaining it looks like the Texas Rangers have run all the Indians off of the cylinder, because none of those combatants remain …not even a dead horse or disorientated armadillo. Along with the forementioned scattered pitting, it shows some filing marks on the sides of the barrel lug and looks to also have had several doses of Cold Blue added over the years. Strong barrel address, clear frame markings with the U.S. markings under the “COLTS PATENT”, and surprisingly tight and very good indexing mechanics, and a pretty decent bore (at least a 6+ on a scale of 10). VG grips have minor toe chips and are somewhat undersized on the straps, but well in character with the gun as a whole. With matching numbered 1st Model Dragoons in this overall condition running pretty much upwards of $7500 to $10,000, just how much should a person discount a period battlefield mismatched one in about the same basic overall condition?? I’m prejusticed of course, but I think this is a screaming bargain at $3650

SOLD

Antique: Yes