Reportedly, only approximately 800 Dragoon Model Wesson & Leavitt revolvers were manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company in 1850-1851 based on patents by Edwin Wesson and Daniel Leavitt until a patent infringement suit won by Colt halted production. Leavitt's patent was granted less than a year after Colt, and well before Colt had become a successful arms manufacturer, and related to the beveled face on these firearms which directs the flash away from the other chambers to help prevent chain fires. Daniel Wesson, continuing his brother's business after his death in 1849, later went on to form Smith & Wesson, Colt's main competitor in the revolving firearms market, with Horace Smith who was also involved in the Mass. Arms Co. The matching number "244" is visible on the barrel lug and recoil shield. Features a brass blade front sight, small notch rear sight, and a smooth varnished walnut grip.

Very good with mostly smooth gray and brown patina overall, scattered patches of light pitting on the cylinder, golden aged patina on the brass trigger guard, and clear markings in the metal. The grip is also very good with scattered dents and scratches, and some chips visible around the lock. Mechanically fine.