Description
Item Description
*THIS EXAMPLE IS NUMBER 70 of only 125 ever produced*
Model: 2nd Model Dragoon
Serial: 34296
Caliber: .44 cal
Finish: Engraved Silver Plate
Barrel Length: 7.5"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front, Hammer Nose Rear
Stock/Grips: Synthetic Checkered One Piece Ivory
Action: Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: Standard, Engraved with floral Scrollwork. Left side of barrel says "To Live And Die In Dixie", scene of Battle Flag of Army of Northern Virginia & Drum on left side of barrel lug, "CSA" on left side of frame, "70 of 125" on backstrap, "1861-1865" on right side of 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 as a solution to 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 in 1847 and 1848, serial number range 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 were 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 no. 10,000 the V-shaped mainspring was standard and 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
The Third Model Dragoon numbers stand at ten-thousand from 1851 through 1860. This design had more variations as compared to 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:
This example will ship with the original certificate of authenticity, invoice, manual, and ALL contents pictured above!
Return Policy:
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