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  • Lot #1529
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Lot 1529: Cased Pair of B. Gwinnell Master Engraved Colt Dragoon Revolvers

Stunning Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized Bryson J. Gwinnell Signed, Master Factory Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Powder Series Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolvers with Shoulder Stock

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1529: Cased Pair of B. Gwinnell Master Engraved Colt Dragoon Revolvers

Stunning Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized Bryson J. Gwinnell Signed, Master Factory Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Powder Series Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolvers with Shoulder Stock

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $20,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Black Powder Series Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part round
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1665
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 422
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is near new and shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

Standard markings and features, including 70% coverage of floral scroll engravings with punch-dot backgrounds, along with gold bordering present on the barrel, loading lever, frame, and hammer. The right side of the grip frame is signed "BJ GWINNELL" under the grip for Master Engraver Bryson James Gwinnell, who worked for Colt from 1975 to 1986. Both grip panels are marked with matching "24617" serial numbers in red pencil underneath. Consecutively serialized with "B" (24618). Includes a walnut presentation case with red felt interior fitted for the revolver and "B", a detachable shoulder stock with unnumbered and blued floral scroll embellished iron, a brass powder flask, engraved "L" shaped combination tool, engraved brass bullet mold with sprue cutter, and an Eley Bros. cap tin.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as masterfully embellished by B.J. Gwinnell, retaining 99% plus original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with some green patina showing on the German silver front sight, some attractive darkening of the brass grip frame, but otherwise limited handling marks overall and crisp engravings. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine. The stock is excellent.



B) Colt Black Powder Series Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part round
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1665
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 422
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is near new and shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

As described in "A", with "BJ GWINNELL" signed on the right of the grip frame and matching "24618" serial numbers marked under both grips in red pencil.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as masterfully embellished by B.J. Gwinnell, retaining 98% plus original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with some green patina showing on the German silver front sight, some attractive darkening of the brass grip frame, and some limited spotting showing on the cylinder scene, but otherwise limited handling marks overall and crisp engravings. Mechanically excellent.



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