The Colt Dragoon revolvers were the successors to the famous Colt Walker revolver and remained Colt's "holster" model until the introduction of the smaller Model 1860 Army. This Third Model Dragoon was manufactured in 1855 and likely saw use in the American Civil War. It features a blade front sight, the one-line New York City barrel address, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, the iconic Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene roll engraved on the cylinder, and matching serial numbers visible on the cylinder, loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, wedge, and arbor pin. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Very good, displaying a gray patina associated with a well-traveled sidearm that saw a lifetime of service in a challenging environment. Half of the cylinder scene remains. The frame is crisp and shows silvered out case colors. The brass grip straps have an attractive mellow appearance. The refinished replacement grip is very good with a repair (right side) and some chipping along the high edge. Mechanically excellent.