Colt 3rd Model Dragoon .44 Percussion Revolver, 2nd Generation C-Series, 7.5 Inch, Blued/Case-Hardened
This Colt 3rd Model Dragoon is a factory 2nd Generation C-Series percussion revolver from the 1970s, chambered in .44 with a 7.5-inch barrel. It features the correct rounded trigger guard of the 3rd Model pattern and an Ormsby "Ranger and Indian" roll-engraved cylinder. The revolver shows matching serial numbers on multiple major components and comes with its Colt wood-grain box and factory paperwork. Condition is very good with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
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: The revolver has been carefully maintained, with only minimal handling marks. No harsh blemishes are present on the metal or wood surfaces.
What's Included
- Colt wood-grain cardboard OEM box
- Factory paperwork
As a Colt factory reissue, this 2nd Generation C-Series Dragoon adheres closely to the classic Dragoon pattern while offering 1970s Colt production quality. It is a six-shot, cap-and-ball percussion revolver with an open-top frame and single-action operation.
The 7.5-inch blued barrel and cylinder are complemented by a color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. A brass trigger guard and backstrap, along with a one-piece smooth walnut grip, complete the period-correct configuration.
Key 3rd Model identifiers are present, including the rounded trigger guard and the distinctive Ormsby-engraved "Ranger and Indian" cylinder scene. Fixed sights consist of a front blade and hammer notch rear, and cylinder safety pins are provided.
Manufactured in the USA circa 1977, this example falls within the documented C-Series range. Matching serial numbers were observed on multiple major components, underscoring its cohesive factory assembly.