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Colt Third Model Dragoon, .44 cal. percussion, cut for shoulder stock, with martial markings, in v

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Colt Third Model Dragoon, .44 cal.  percussion, cut for shoulder stock, with  martial markings, in v
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Colt Third Model Dragoon, .44 cal. percussion, cut for shoulder stock, with martial markings, in very good+ to near fine original condition, retaining original blue and case hardening with cartouched woodgrips, serial #17275. The barrel shows 40-60% original blue, evenly drifting and toning with some scattered erosion and pinprick pitting. The barrel address and edges are very sharp and crisp. The cylinder shows 75-85% original scene going slightly light with fully visible model U.S.M.R. and Colts patent. The frame shows 50-70%+ case hardening with some good evidence of rainbow colors and just some beginning patina andnatural age. The hammer shows traces of case hardening within its patina; the ramrod shows 20-40% case hardening. The grips are very good+ with sharp cartouches (C.G.S. and W.A.T.), a chip missing from right bottomedge and some marks from attachment of stock. Matching serial numbers, full martial inspections, a few storage type scratches and mars on the edges. The backstrap shows 30-50% bright blue where protected, the