Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this cap & ball percussion revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Armi San Marco 3rd Model Dragoon.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Armi San Marco
Model: 3rd Model Dragoon
Serial: 6306
Date of Manufacture: 1978 (According to the “AD” date code)
Caliber: .44
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blued Barrel/Cylinder, and Brass Trigger Guard/Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Half-Octagon/Half-Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Folding Two-Leaf Mid and Hammer Grooved Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armi San Marco 3rd Model Dragoon revolver is a powerful and historically inspired reproduction of one of the most formidable percussion revolvers of the mid-19th century. The design evolved directly from Colt’s earlier Walker and First/Second Model Dragoons into a more refined yet still extremely powerful military sidearm. Chambered in hard-hitting .44 caliber, the Dragoon series was developed after the massive Walker revolvers of 1847 proved powerful but too large and mechanically stressed in service. Colt refined the design in the late 1840s, shortening the barrel, strengthening the frame, and improving overall reliability while retaining its legendary stopping power. Issued primarily to U.S. Dragoons (mounted cavalry units), these revolvers quickly earned a reputation across the expanding American frontier for their durability, authority, and sheer impact on the battlefield and in close-quarters encounters. The 3rd Model, introduced in the early 1850s, represented the most refined version of the series, incorporating subtle mechanical improvements and becoming one of the most respected large-frame percussion revolvers of its era. Though heavy by modern standards, it was valued for its confidence-inspiring presence and effectiveness at close range. Armi San Marco’s reproduction captures that legacy with bold, traditional styling and period-correct construction. It features a 7 1/2-inch half-octagon/half-round barrel that reinforces its long, authoritative profile, paired with a color-case-hardened frame that contrasts sharply against the deep-blued barrel and cylinder.
Model: 3rd Model Dragoon
Serial: 6306
Date of Manufacture: 1978 (According to the “AD” date code)
Caliber: .44
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blued Barrel/Cylinder, and Brass Trigger Guard/Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Half-Octagon/Half-Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Folding Two-Leaf Mid and Hammer Grooved Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armi San Marco 3rd Model Dragoon revolver is a powerful and historically inspired reproduction of one of the most formidable percussion revolvers of the mid-19th century. The design evolved directly from Colt’s earlier Walker and First/Second Model Dragoons into a more refined yet still extremely powerful military sidearm. Chambered in hard-hitting .44 caliber, the Dragoon series was developed after the massive Walker revolvers of 1847 proved powerful but too large and mechanically stressed in service. Colt refined the design in the late 1840s, shortening the barrel, strengthening the frame, and improving overall reliability while retaining its legendary stopping power. Issued primarily to U.S. Dragoons (mounted cavalry units), these revolvers quickly earned a reputation across the expanding American frontier for their durability, authority, and sheer impact on the battlefield and in close-quarters encounters. The 3rd Model, introduced in the early 1850s, represented the most refined version of the series, incorporating subtle mechanical improvements and becoming one of the most respected large-frame percussion revolvers of its era. Though heavy by modern standards, it was valued for its confidence-inspiring presence and effectiveness at close range. Armi San Marco’s reproduction captures that legacy with bold, traditional styling and period-correct construction. It features a 7 1/2-inch half-octagon/half-round barrel that reinforces its long, authoritative profile, paired with a color-case-hardened frame that contrasts sharply against the deep-blued barrel and cylinder.
A brass trigger guard and grip frame add a warm, classic accent, enhancing its distinctive historical character. The revolver retains its percussion, single-action operation, and open-top style, staying faithful to its original mechanical design. For aiming, it is equipped with fixed sights including a blade front, a folding two-leaf mid-sight, and a hammer-grooved rear, reflecting the transitional nature of mid-19th-century sight systems. Smooth walnut grips complete the revolver, offering a solid and authentic feel that complements its substantial weight and balance. Overall, the Armi San Marco 3rd Model Dragoon stands as a commanding black powder revolver that blends authentic historical roots with striking visual appeal—serving as a tribute to the cavalry sidearms that helped define America’s frontier era and the evolution of Colt’s early revolver designs.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1170115933 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-03 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
77 |
