Colt Dragoon First Model .44 Percussion Revolver — 2nd Generation Authentic Blackpowder Series, 7.5 Inch Barrel (USA, 1980–1982)
This Colt Dragoon First Model is a 2nd Generation Authentic Colt Blackpowder Series (F-Series) revolver produced in the USA between 1980 and 1982. It faithfully follows classic Dragoon features, including the square-back brass trigger guard, 7.5 inch octagonal-to-round barrel, and the iconic "Ranger and Indian Fight" cylinder scene. The top barrel flat carries the "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY." marking, and the major components bear matching serial numbers. Its color case-hardened frame and high-polish blued barrel and cylinder present a striking, period-correct finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows minimal evidence of prior handling, and the bore has a bright, mirror finish.
What’s Included
- Colt Blackpowder Series factory box (2nd Generation)
- Colt Blackpowder Series owner's manual
Part of Colt’s 2nd Generation Authentic Blackpowder Series (F-Series), this Dragoon captures the defining traits of the First Model in a factory-produced reproduction. The build and markings follow classic patterns, offering an accurate representation for collectors who value period-correct details from a factory-authorized run.
The 7.5 inch octagonal-to-round barrel is secured by a wedge and wedge screw, with a dragoon-style loading lever and catch at the muzzle. Sighting is traditional, using a blade front sight and a hammer-notch rear.
Finish and materials are true to form: a color case-hardened steel frame, hammer, and loading lever, paired with a high-polish blued steel barrel and cylinder. The revolver uses a square-back brass trigger guard and brass backstrap, fitted with a one-piece walnut grip for a classic Colt profile.
The six-shot .44 cap-and-ball cylinder features the "Ranger and Indian Fight" roll-engraved scene. The top barrel flat is marked "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY."—a hallmark of the pattern. Major components carry matching serial numbers, reinforcing its collector appeal within the 2nd Generation lineup.
Built in the USA during 1980–1982, this single-action cap-and-ball percussion Dragoon presents as a well-executed, factory-authorized reproduction that emphasizes authenticity in form, finish, and markings.