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Colt 3rd model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion, 7-1/2” barrel, 4-screw variation, cut for shoulder

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Colt 3rd model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion,  7-1/2” barrel, 4-screw variation, cut for shoulder
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Colt 3rd model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion, 7-1/2” barrel, 4-screw variation, cut for shoulder stock, with original stock. Gun serial #16648. The revolver remains in good to very good original condition showing a grey to brown patina finish, some light cleaning and recoloring on breech end of barrel, general good metal surfaces with some light to slightly heavy pitting on front of muzzle. The cylinder shows 30-50% light original cylinder scene with model USMR and Colt’s Patent mostly visible. The original folding leaf sight remains but shows some pits. The frame shows traces of case hardened colors as does the hammer and loading lever. The cylinder retains all six original safety pins. The grips are good to very good with some small losses, wear at the edges, normal aging. The action is good, the interior is very good. The loading lever and all others are numbered to match 16648. The barrel is #16703. Original Colt 3rd model Dragoon should stock shows serial #16501 and 16502 stamped on buttplate. Metal surfaces show light to slightly heavy pitting and erosion, some cleaning. The stock has been lightly refinished and shows small losses and is slightly downsized against the metal. The