Colt Model 1848 Dragoon 3rd Model Second Generation .44 Percussion Revolver, 7.5 in Barrel (1974)
This Colt Second Generation Model 1848 Dragoon is a factory reproduction of the Third Model, produced in 1974 in the United States. It retains the hallmark Third Model features, including the round/oval trigger guard, horizontal loading-lever latch, and the roll-engraved "Ranger and Indian" cylinder scene with "MODEL U.S.M.R." panel. This full-size, .44 caliber, 6-shot percussion revolver comes with a Colt-branded presentation case and period-style accessories.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver remains solid. There are scratches and blemishes from handling and prior use.
What's Included
- Colt-branded wood presentation case with purple liner
- Brass powder flask with martial motif
- Brass bullet mold
- Nipple wrench/combination tool
- Eley Bros. Colt's Pistol Caps tin
- Key for the presentation case
This Second Generation Colt is a faithful factory-made reproduction of the Model 1848 Dragoon Third Model. It was manufactured in 1974 within the early 1974 serial block and reflects the design and visual details associated with late U.S. Dragoon revolvers.
The revolver features a 7.5-inch octagon-to-round barrel secured by a wedge-retained assembly and a single-action percussion mechanism. It is chambered in .44 caliber with a six-shot cylinder, and uses fixed sights consisting of a bright-metal blade front and a hammer-notch rear.
Third Model identifiers are present, including the round/oval trigger guard and the horizontal loading-lever latch. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the "Ranger and Indian" scene and the "MODEL U.S.M.R." panel, a signature element of Dragoon revolvers.
The finish is blued and case-colored, with a case-colored frame/receiver and blued cylinder. A brass grip frame (trigger guard and backstrap) and a one-piece walnut grip complete the period-correct configuration. The set is complemented by a Colt presentation case and period-style accessories.