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Title |
Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver |
Collection |
General Weapons Collection |
Catalog Number |
1261 |
Description |
Colt First Model Dragoon .44 caliber six shot revolver, sn# 1653. The low serial number suggests it was manufactured in the first year of production, 1848. The lack of government inspection markings indicates that this was a civilian model Dragoon.The barrel markings read "ADDRESS SAM COLT, NEW-YORK CITY -. COLT'S/PATENT". |
Date |
1848 |
Artist |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company |
Maker |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company |
Search Terms |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company Museum Highlights |
Credit line |
Gift of Larry Sheerin |
Additional Information |
Article Colt First Model Dragoon Historic Article About Colt Dragoon Revolvers |