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Lot #3893

Lot 3892: Engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Black Powder Series Revolver

Cased Bryson Gwinnell Master Engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Black Powder Series Percussion Revolver with Accessories and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3892: Engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Black Powder Series Revolver

Cased Bryson Gwinnell Master Engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Black Powder Series Percussion Revolver with Accessories and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Cased Bryson Gwinnell Master Engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Black Powder Series Percussion Revolver with Accessories and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon Black Powder Series
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1372
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 298
Class: Antique
Description:

The included factory letter states that the revolver was engraved at the factory by Master Engraver Bryson Gwinnell with class "D" engraving and gold bands before it left the factory. It was shipped to Cherry's Sporting Goods of Geneseo, IL, on December 19, 1978. The engraving is floral scroll with a beautifully engraved horse head on the left of the recoil shield. Signed "ENG. B.J. GWINNELL" under barrel. Includes a fitted hardwood case, powder flask, bullet mold, nipple tool, cap tin and a plain shipping box.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as factory engraved by Master Engraver Bryson Gwinnell. Showing 98% plus original finishes with limited handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are also all excellent.



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