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Lot #3154

Lot 3153: U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver

Scarce U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver Inscribed "D.D. Hook"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Lot 3153: U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver

Scarce U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver Inscribed "D.D. Hook"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver Inscribed "D.D. Hook"

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2537
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Antique
Description:

This is a solid representative example of a U.S. Colt first model Dragoon revolver. Only an estimated 7,000 Colt First Model Dragoon revolvers were manufactured between 1848-1850. The First Model Dragoon is an important descendant of the famous Colt Walker revolver, which debuted just one year earlier, and was meant for use by the U.S. Mounted Riflemen and U.S. Dragoons. These revolvers saw use on the western frontier in the antebellum era and on the battlefields of the Civil War in both Union and Confederate hands. This specific revolver was manufactured in 1848, the first year of production. It has the distinctive First Model oval cylinder stops and brass square back trigger guard. "ADDRESS SAMl COLT NEW-YORK CITY" marked on the top barrel flat. "COLT'S/PATENT/U.S." marked on the left of the frame. Standard "MODEL U.S.M.R./COLT'S PATENT" marked cylinder with the Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene. Matching full or partial serial numbers are on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, wedge, and cylinder pin. Matching assembly number "129" located on the top of the ramming lever and directly above on the bottom of the barrel. Dragoons are important to collectors of antique American revolvers in general, and collectors of Colts in particular as one of Samuel Colt's large "holster pistols" descended from the famous Colt Walker. Period name "D.D. Hook" hand carved on the butt of the gripstrap. Provenance: The Bob Howard Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Rating Definition:

Very good plus, retains traces of original blue finish on the barrel with gray and brown patina on the balance overall, scattered light to moderate pitting, defined markings, cylinder scene partially visible, and faint traces of case coloring visible on a few areas of the frame. Brass displays bright on the grip straps, and retains a golden aged patina on the trigger guard and butt. Grip is also very good as re-oiled with some light wear and dings. Mechanically excellent. The survival rate for Army issued First Dragoon revolvers is very low. Examples of these are very desirable in any condition. This historic U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon revolver was almost certainly carried by a trooper of the famous 2nd Dragoon Regiment on the post-Mexican-American War frontier, and would be a center-piece in any collection of U.S. martial arms.



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