Scarce military-issue Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Revolver, serial #9732, caliber .44 with a 7.5" part round/part octagonal barrel with a fair bore. This big Colt was made in 1851 and was one of only 2,700 made—because this total includes revolvers manufactured for civilian sales, U.S. military-issue Second Model Dragoons are very uncommon. The barrel is marked "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY" and the left side of the frame is marked "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S." All numbers match, including on the wedge. The steel surfaces have been cleaned in the past and now have a smooth dark gray patina. There is no cylinder scene remaining. The barrel lug has a small surface crack at the very rear that looks like an original forging defect. The brass gripstraps have an ocher patina and the one-piece walnut grip shows wear with an old refinish.
This is an antique revolver and transfers with no federal restriction.
