VERY FINE MARTIAL 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

Fall 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

November 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th, 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 MARTIAL 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER

01-30033 | Cal. 44. | S# 10099.

Martially inspected 2nd Model Dragoons in fine condition are the rarest of all dragoons with lowest productions made only 1850-1851. This example made in 1851 has survived in beautiful condition remaining much of its original finish.
Standard configuration blue and case colors, 7.5” octagonal to round barrel, German silver blade front sight, 1-line New York City address. Frame stamped “COLT’S PATENT” / “U.S.”. The distinctive square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain an oil finished walnut grip with crisp US inspector cartouches “WAT” & “JCB” (William A. Thornton & Joseph C. Bragg). Cylinder has the Ormsby engraved Dragoon-Indian fight scene and “U. S. M. R. / COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the S#. Crisp sub inspectors initials are found on barrel, frame, cylinder, backstrap, triggerguard, and grips. STATUS: ANTIQUE.