Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this limited edition black powder cap and ball single-action revolver today for a penny-start-auction; this is the Colt / The American Historical Foundations 2nd Model “Union Commemorative Dragoon”!
Remember to bid on the matching sister so this set stays together for future generations of collectors!!! Type item number 1063350548 into the search bar, OR you can click “Seller's other items.”
This particular example is part of a two-piece set! It sports the serial number (#31410), and the matching pair in the other auction bears the serial number (#34220)!
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With only 125 units of each model ever made, this Union Commemorative Dragoon and the matching Confederate Commemorative, both numbered #33 out of the limited production, are rare and exceptional finds. This set would make a perfect addition to any Colt or firearm enthusiast's collection, offering a unique piece of history and craftsmanship.
The owner states that these examples remain New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt / The American Historical Foundations
Model: 2nd Model Dragoon “Union Commemorative”
Serial: 31410
Caliber: .44
Finish: Gold Plated
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Hammer Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The right side of the Barrel is marked “The Union Must Stand” and engraved with a floral pattern. The left side of the barrel lug is engraved with a cannon across from an Eagle with a federal shield in between. "USA" on the right side of the frame, "33 of 125" on the backstrap, and "1861-1865" on the left side of the frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1848 Percussion Army Revolver is a .44 caliber revolver designed by Samuel Colt for the U.S. Army's Regiment of Mounted Rifles. The revolver was also issued to the Army's "Dragoon" regiments. This revolver was designed to solve numerous problems encountered with the Colt Walker. Although it was introduced after the Mexican–American War, it became popular among civilians during the 1850s and 1860s and was also used during the American Civil War.
Model: 2nd Model Dragoon “Union Commemorative”
Serial: 31410
Caliber: .44
Finish: Gold Plated
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Hammer Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The right side of the Barrel is marked “The Union Must Stand” and engraved with a floral pattern. The left side of the barrel lug is engraved with a cannon across from an Eagle with a federal shield in between. "USA" on the right side of the frame, "33 of 125" on the backstrap, and "1861-1865" on the left side of the frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1848 Percussion Army Revolver is a .44 caliber revolver designed by Samuel Colt for the U.S. Army's Regiment of Mounted Rifles. The revolver was also issued to the Army's "Dragoon" regiments. This revolver was designed to solve numerous problems encountered with the Colt Walker. Although it was introduced after the Mexican–American War, it became popular among civilians during the 1850s and 1860s and was also used during the American Civil War.
Between the Walker and the First model Dragoon, around 240 improved models were produced, having a barrel length of 7+1/2 inches (190 mm) and a cylinder diameter of 2+3/16 inches (56 mm). Their general appearance was similar to that of the production Dragoon models. These were produced between late 1847 and 1848, with serial numbers ranging approximately 1100 (the last civilian Walker) through about 1340 (the first Dragoon First Model). These are sometimes called "Transition Walker" revolvers and were made in two frame variations. The earlier pattern was a Walker carry-over with a cut-out in the back to accommodate the round contour of the grips, and the second was straight-backed. Another distinctive detail was the very slender "Slim Jim" grips. Note: Due to serial number gaps between the "Transition" model and the First Dragoon, of which Colt later "backfilled", as well as the details of the production and delivery of the Second Government Contract, The "fluck Dragoon" was erroneously derived.
First Model
The First Model Colt Dragoon Revolver production began in 1848, stemming from Colt's Second Government Contract. It has oval cylinder stops, a V-type mainspring, no wheel on the rear of the hammer, and a square back trigger guard. Colt produced about 7,000 first models between 1848 and 1850.
Second Model
The Second Model has rectangular cylinder notches. Until the number 10,000, the V-shaped mainspring was standard. It was then replaced with a flat leaf mainspring and a wheel on the hammer at its bearing on the mainspring. All the Second-Model Dragoons have the square-back trigger guard. The company made about 2,550 Second Models in 1850 and 1851.
Third Model
Third ModelThe Third Model Dragoon numbers stand at ten thousand from 1851 through 1860. This design had more variations than its earlier counterparts. Some of the third-model Colt Dragoon Revolvers had frame cuts for detachable shoulder stocks, horizontal loading lever latches, and folding leaf sights. Third Colt Dragoon Revolvers had a round trigger guard. Government records showed an order for 8,390 Dragoons.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching presentation wooden case, which has a glass window and is lined with velvet color that matches the uniforms of the Union soldiers! The owner states that this example remains in New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
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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