Colt Model 1848 Dragoon Second Model, 2nd Generation F-Series .44 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 7.5 in Barrel, Blued/Case-Hardened
This Colt Model 1848 Dragoon Second Model is a 2nd Generation F-series reproduction from the early 1980s, built as a faithful .44 cap-and-ball six-shot with hallmark Second Model features. It shows excellent care, retains its classic roll-engraved cylinder battle scene, and includes the original Colt Blackpowder Series box and manual.
Notable details include rectangular cylinder stop cuts, a square-back brass trigger guard, a wedge-retained barrel assembly with a hinged loading lever and front latch, and the barrel address "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY." Matching visible serials are present on multiple subassemblies, and the brass backstrap bears a butt stamping marked "199."
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Surfaces show minimal handling with only faint evidence of prior use. The bore presents a clean, shiny appearance consistent with careful maintenance.
What’s Included
- Original Colt Blackpowder Series box
- Original manual
The Second Model configuration is correctly represented with rectangular cylinder stop cuts and the distinctive square-back brass trigger guard. The wedge-retained barrel assembly and front-latch, hinged loading lever mirror original Dragoon mechanics and facilitate secure assembly.
Finishes are consistent with Colt Blackpowder Series production: a blued barrel and cylinder paired with a color case-hardened frame and receiver. The revolver wears a one-piece walnut grip, a brass backstrap with butt stamping "199," and a blued cylinder featuring the factory roll-engraved battle scene.
Markings include the period-correct barrel address "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY." Matching visible serials appear on multiple subassemblies, reflecting cohesive assembly within the 2nd Generation F-series production.
Chambered in .44 as a single-action percussion revolver, this Dragoon uses a 7.5-inch barrel and fixed iron sights, with a blade front and hammer-notch rear. F-series 2nd Generation Dragoon production ran circa 1980–1982 with an intermingled serial pool across Dragoon variants.