Colt First Model Dragoon Period Cartridge-Converted Revolver

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serial #4070, 44 CF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a partially bright about good bore showing some areas of moderate oxidation and otherwise strong rifling throughout. This is an interesting First Model Dragoon made in 1849 which has been converted to take what appear to be centerfire cartridges, rather than rimfire, during the period of use. This was a fairly simple conversion with the back of the cylinder cut off to create a cover plate with two locator pins and the nipples drilled out to provide larger openings for the case heads and the face of the hammer was modified with a rather large blunt firing pin. Everything else was essentially left as-is and the metal surfaces are a dark oxidized brown patina with areas of moderate old oxidation and pitting. Some of the screws are later replacements, one of the circular cylinder stops is worn through and there is also a period repaired thin crack at the rear of the cylinder. The backstrap and triggerguard have toned to a deep ocher patina showing scattered old dings and handling marks with remnants of original silver finish lurking around the protected areas of the guard. The New York barrel address is quite worn from the years with a handful of letters visible, the cylinder markings have also been lost to the years and the left side of the frame retains a mostly legible ''COLTS / PATENT / U.S.'' marking. The smooth walnut grip remains in about very good condition with moderate wear along the bottom edges and other honest wear. The wedge is numbered ''9069'' and the remaining visibly numbered parts are matching, the front surface of the cylinder and back inside surface of the barrel also with assembly number ''18''. There is no half cock notch and the action generally seems to function well mechanically otherwise. This is a very interesting Dragoon for the Colt or antique arms collector. (13D11896-160) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Colt First Model Dragoon Period Cartridge-Converted Revolver
Colt First Model Dragoon Period Cartridge-Converted Revolver
Lot number: 44
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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