A Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver, 1848
Cal. .44(BlackPowder), SN. 1358, Matching numbers, made in 1848. 7½" barrel, slightly matt bore with strong rifling, the barrel with somewhat illegible one-line New York company address. Six-round cylinder with well-preserved cavalry battle scene surmounting the inscription "W.L. Ormsby Sc NY", number, "U.S.M.R." (United States Mounted Riflemen) and "Colt's Patent" within cartouches. Trigger guard and grip frame of silvered brass, walnut grips. Cylinder and barrel with fine, partially rubbed and spotted bluing, reloading press, hammer, and frame case hardened, silver-plating also somewhat rubbed. Length 36 cm. In later velvet-lined case also housing a bullet mould, powder flask, and nipple wrench. Black patent leather flap holster and plain leather belt with brass buckle. Including comprehensive literature on the Colt Dragoon. WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here
Condition: II -
Condition: II -
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Cal. .44(BlackPowder), SN. 1358, Matching numbers, made in 1848. 7½" barrel, slightly matt bore with strong rifling, the barrel with somewhat illegible one-line New York company address. Six-round cylinder with well-preserved cavalry battle scene surmounting the inscription "W.L. Ormsby Sc NY", number, "U.S.M.R." (United States Mounted Riflemen) and "Colt's Patent" within cartouches. Trigger guard and grip frame of silvered brass, walnut grips. Cylinder and barrel with fine, partially rubbed and spotted bluing, reloading press, hammer, and frame case hardened, silver-plating also somewhat rubbed. Length 36 cm. In later velvet-lined case also housing a bullet mould, powder flask, and nipple wrench. Black patent leather flap holster and plain leather belt with brass buckle. Including comprehensive literature on the Colt Dragoon. WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here
Condition: II -
Condition: II -
