Colt Blackpowder 1848 Dragoon Third Model Signature Series .44 Percussion Revolver, 7.5-inch Barrel
This Colt Blackpowder Model 1848 Dragoon is a Signature Series (3rd Generation) percussion revolver in .44 caliber, produced in the 1990s–early 2000s. It follows Third Model features and carries authentic markings, including the Ormsby "Ranger and Indian Fight" cylinder scene and the "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" top-barrel address. It has matching serial numbers on major components and the series-correct "D" suffix convention, with a high-polish blued finish and color case-hardened frame.
As a cap-and-ball, single-action six-shot with a 7.5-inch barrel, this revolver presents the Third Model details collectors look for, paired with the Colt Blackpowder Signature Series production quality and markings that closely mirror the historic originals.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in solid shape. It shows cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Original box
This Third Model Dragoon follows the correct pattern, including a round trigger guard and rectangular cylinder stop notches with approach cuts. The unfluted, blued cylinder features the Ormsby "Ranger and Indian Fight" scene with a "COLT'S PATENT" panel, and the barrel is marked "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" across the top.
The revolver is built as a cap-and-ball, single-action .44 with a six-shot cylinder and a 7.5-inch barrel. It uses a loading lever with a barrel-mounted latch, and a transverse wedge with a retaining screw, consistent with Colt Dragoon construction.
Sighting is simple and period-correct with a fixed blade front and a hammer-notch rear. The frame and associated parts are color case-hardened, while the barrel and cylinder wear a high-polish blued finish. It is fitted with a one-piece walnut grip.
This Signature Series (3rd Generation) production includes the series' "D" serial suffix convention and matching serial numbers across major components, reinforcing its place within the Colt Blackpowder factory program from the 1990s–early 2000s.