RARE SAMUEL COLT 1st Model DRAGOON Revolver .44 Percussion Hartford, CT Pre-Civil War Horse Pistol Made in 1849

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RARE SAMUEL COLT 1st Model DRAGOON Revolver .44 Percussion Hartford, CT   

Pre-Civil War Horse Pistol Made in 1849

Here we present an antique U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver, made in 1849, in Hartford, Connecticut. The Colt Dragoon revolvers are important descendants of the infamous Colt Walker and were important as some of Colt’s first revolvers manufactured under contract with the U.S. government. Only 7,000 of these First Models were manufactured around 1848-1850. The three models of Dragoon revolvers were used by the 1st and 2nd Dragoons and Regiment of Mounted Riflemen on the frontier in the antebellum era and during the Civil War. Many of the Dragoons were used during the Civil War as well. There are portraits of Confederate and Union cavalrymen with various Dragoon models. This revolver was manufactured in 1848, the first year of production, and just one year after the Walkers. It features a German silver blade front sight, hammer notch rear sight, and matching numbers visible on the loading lever, wedge, arbor pin, cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. As mentioned, many were used in the American Civil War, though the Union would adopt the much smaller Colt 1860 Army, a much-streamlined version with the same .44 caliber firepower.

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.

The overall condition is good. Gray patina throughout. The cylinder scene is partially visible. The action is strong. The bore is dim with good rifling. The grip has been replaced and has been marked with inspector cartouches on either side. The grip frame, wedge and loading lever have remarked numbers. Number match throughout.

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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$10,000
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