A .44 COLT THIRD MODEL 1848 HARTFORD-ENGLISH DRAGOON REVOLVER, NO. 395 FOR 1853
A .44 COLT THIRD MODEL 1848 HARTFORD-ENGLISH DRAGOON REVOLVER, NO. 395 FOR 1853

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A .44 COLT THIRD MODEL 1848 HARTFORD-ENGLISH DRAGOON REVOLVER, NO. 395 FOR 1853
The sighted part octagonal barrel marked ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY-, English proof marks on barrel and cylinder, frame marked COLTS PATENT, cylinder with Ranger and Indian fight scene, brass silver plated grips straps, the back strap engraved with initials WN below a crown with three ostrich feathers, varnished oak grips
7½ inch (19cm.) barrel
Mottled brown patina overall, area of right side of barrel cleaned and showing some pitting, traces of silver plate on grips straps, grips with numerous marks but retaining much original varnish

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