Antique CIVIL WAR Era 3rd Model U.S. COLT DRAGOON .44 PERCUSSION Revolver One of 10,500; Made in 1858

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Antique CIVIL WAR Era 3^rd Model U.S. COLT DRAGOON .44 PERCUSSION Revolver 

One of 10,500; Made in 1858

Here we present an antique U.S. Colt 3^rd Model Dragoon Revolver, manufactured in 1858 in Hartford, Connecticut. Only 10,500 of this model were produced. The Third Model was first offered in 1851 and continued production through 1861, for a total of 10,500. The revolver is in .44 caliber, weighed 4 pounds and 2 ounces and has a part round and part octagonal barrel. The main difference between a Second and Third Model Dragoon is the change from a square-back trigger-guard to a rounded version. The barrel and cylinder were blued with casehardened frame, hammer and loading lever. The revolver was furnished with one-piece walnut grips which were varnished for the commercial market and oil-stained for the military contracts.

Colt’s Dragoons experienced some of the harshest conditions the mid-19^th century had to offer, and it is amazing that any survived, in any condition. This pistol was designed for use by horse-mounted rifleman, and it is so much pistol that you will want a horse to carry it for you because of its significant weight. This one would have seen use during the American Civil War. This is a great opportunity to add one of Samuel Colt’s most recognized inventions to your collection, a Civil War era Colt Dragoon!

The overall condition is good. Gray finish throughout. The action is strong. The bore is dark with visible rifling. The grip is a solid replacement. The numbers match though they have been restamped on the barrel, frame and barrel wedge.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .44 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$5500
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