Colt Dragoon?

[Goodburbon]

My wife?s grandfather died last year and this ended up in our safe, carried by a major in the civil war and handed down through generations. It?s got a 3 digit serial and all numbers matching. Colt has a serial lookup, and there are 46 firearms that match the serial, none of the listed serials match this weapon. There aren?t any caliber markings. It seems to be 44 caliber progressive rifling 7.5? barrel. There are light engravings in the cylinder of a man on a horse, and the words ?colt s*******?. From what I can tell it is a 3rd model Dragoon, or a second model 3rd revision but I?m really just guessing from pictures. Does anyone here know enough about these to know what it is?

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[Irving]

I can't help you, but that's pretty dang cool.

[.455_Hunter]

Nice!

What does it say on the top of the barrel?

Looks like English proofs on the cylinder. Maybe London a production example?

Whatever, it is an OUTSTANDING family heirloom!

[Goodburbon]

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[bczandm]

I am no expert but given the proof marks and the 3 digit serial number I am guessing its a 3rd model dragoon assembled in London if the serial number is below 700. That's quite a piece and although in fair condition is historically significant to Colt collectors. You can send me photos and I'll post them over on the Colt site or you can join. If you send me photos I'll send you a link to the posting so you can see the comments.
I'd like to buy it...but given the family history your MUST MUST MUST keep it in the family. Do you have any other items that came with it like a wooden box or holster? Any extras are an important part of the history of the revolver.
Bob

[Goodburbon]

The serial is in the 300?s and I do have a holster and bullet mold.

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[wctriumph]

F’n cool!!!

[.455_Hunter]

I concur that whatever the value, the weapon needs to remain in the the family.

[SideShow Bob]

Buyer beware ! There are numerous copies out there, some licensed, but many not.

https://www.historynet.com/colts-werent-legal-forgeries.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzRQ2l5N_K0

Hope it turns out to be the real deal for you.

[BPTactical]

Buyer beware ! There are numerous copies out there, some licensed, but many not.

https://www.historynet.com/colts-werent-legal-forgeries.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzRQ2l5N_K0

Hope it turns out to be the real deal for you.

You still have the Dragoon that was issued to to you don't you Bob?

[wctriumph]

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That is funny

[cwripinz]

Sorry for the Very Late Posting...

Whatever You Do... DO NOT "PRETTY IT UP"!!! That Aged Patina is $$$. Yes, Clean & Oil it. Remember... These old beasties were, for the most part, cleaned with soapy (lye soap, that is) water, a rag and greased with animal (generally hog) fat.

Be Gentle With it when it comes to Cleaning & Lubrication!

[def90]

Sorry for the Very Late Posting...

Whatever You Do... DO NOT "PRETTY IT UP"!!! That Aged Patina is $$$. Yes, Clean & Oil it. Remember... These old beasties were, for the most part, cleaned with soapy (lye soap, that is) water, a rag and greased with animal (generally hog) fat.

Be Gentle With it when it comes to Cleaning & Lubrication!

I would go so far as to say do not attempt to clean it, oil it or anything else at this point..

Also.. as mentioned above, be sure it really is what the family lore says it is, it very well could have simply been grandpa or great grandpas gun that he got who knows where and at some point over the years the current story was attached to it somehow.. just like all the grandpas carried in ww2 bring back garand stories.