VERY FINE & VERY EARLY 1st MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

August 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

VERY FINE & VERY EARLY 1st MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

01-28160 |  Cal. 44. | S# 1434.

This revolver was made in Hartford in 1848; the 1st Hartford civilian dragoon was S# 1341, the earliest revolvers are very rare and this is among the finest survivors known. Most of this production was sold rapidly and went west, finding a fine 1st model with finish is a rarity.  PROVENANCE: Martin Lane lifetime collection. STATUS: ANTIQUE.