Replica Arms Model 1848 Dragoon .44 Percussion Revolver, Ridgefield N.J. Import (1973), Brass Frame, 7.5 in Barrel
This Italian-made Colt Model 1848 Dragoon–pattern cap-and-ball revolver was imported by Replica Arms of Ridgefield, N.J., with Gardone/Brescia proofmarks and a boxed date code "XX9" indicating 1973. It features a brass frame with blued steel barrel and cylinder, a half‑octagon‑to‑round 7.5 inch barrel with loading lever and front catch, and fixed sights with a brass front bead. The six-shot .44 percussion cylinder is unadorned without a roll-engraved scene, and matching serials are observed on the grip frame and barrel assembly.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows visible wear from handling and use. Scratches and blemishes are present on multiple surfaces. Finish loss is evident in common contact areas.
What’s Included
- Replica Arms Model 1848 Dragoon .44 percussion revolver
This Dragoon-pattern reproduction follows the classic open-top Colt-style layout with a transverse wedge securing the barrel assembly. It bears the importer marking "REPLICA ARMS RIDGEFIELD, N. J." alongside Italian Gardone/Brescia proofmarks, the PN black-powder proof, and the boxed "XX9" date code confirming 1973 production.
The 7.5 inch barrel transitions from half-octagon to round and includes a loading lever with a front catch for secure retention. Sighting is straightforward and period-correct, using a brass front bead and a hammer-notch rear.
Construction combines a brass frame, trigger guard, and backstrap with a blued steel barrel and cylinder, plus a case-colored hammer and loading lever. A one-piece wood grip completes the traditional configuration. The cylinder is a six-shot .44 percussion type without a roll-engraved scene.
Markings include "BLACK POWDER ONLY — MADE IN ITALY" and "Cal. 44" on the barrel lug. Matching serial numbers are observed on the grip frame and barrel assembly, aligning major components.