Armi San. Marco 3rd Model Dragoon .44 Percussion Revolver, 7.5" Barrel, Blued/Case-Hardened, Made in Italy (1977)
This Armi San. Marco 3rd Model Dragoon is a .44-caliber percussion revolver made in Italy in 1977. It features the classic open-top Colt-style frame, a 7.5" octagon-to-round barrel, and a factory roll-engraved cylinder with a battle scene. Matching serial numbers are observed on major components, and markings include "3RD DRAGOON," "CAL .44," and "BLACK POWDER ONLY."
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall. Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What's Included
- Armi San. Marco Dragoon 3rd Model .44 percussion revolver
Built as a faithful reproduction, this 3rd Model Dragoon retains the open-top Colt-style architecture with a six-shot percussion cylinder and a wedge-retained barrel assembly. The revolver is clearly marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY," aligning it with traditional cap-and-ball operation.
The 7.5" octagon-to-round barrel is secured by a wedge and paired with an under-barrel loading lever and latch for seating round ball or conical projectiles. Fixed sights consist of a brass blade front and a hammer notch rear, with single-action operation consistent with the Dragoon pattern.
Finishes are period-correct, with a color case-hardened steel frame and blued barrel and cylinder. The cylinder carries a factory roll-engraved battle scene. Furniture includes a rounded brass trigger guard, a blued steel backstrap, and a one-piece walnut grip for a traditional profile.
Manufactured in Italy and marked "MADE IN ITALY," this example dates to the 1970s era (1977). Matching serial numbers are observed on major components, reinforcing set originality.