Colt Model 1848 Dragoon Signature Series Cochise Commemorative .44, 3rd Generation, Factory-Engraved, 1 of 50, 7.5 Inch Barrel
This Colt Model 1848 Dragoon is a 3rd Generation Blackpowder Signature Series Cochise Commemorative, factory engraved and limited to just 50 pieces. It features a high-polish blue/black finish with gold inlays, a gold-tone plated cylinder and furniture, and distinctive relief-sculpted grips bearing a Cochise portrait motif. Built in the 1990s as a faithful reproduction with classic Dragoon configuration, it comes with its factory Signature Series box, manual, and paperwork.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore 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. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Factory Colt Blackpowder Signature Series cardboard box with end label for 44 Dragoon – Cochise (matching to this revolver)
- Colt Black Powder instruction manual
- Colt Blackpowder Signature Series paperwork
This Cochise Commemorative is part of Colt’s 3rd Generation Blackpowder Signature Series and is limited to 1 of 50, making it a notable factory-marked edition from the 1990s. It is chambered in .44 and configured in classic Dragoon style with a 7.5 inch barrel and six-chamber cylinder.
The revolver is factory engraved with decorative presentation work, including a cylinder engraved with frontier and horseman scenes. Gold inlays highlight running horses on the barrel, a tomahawk and pipe on the barrel lug, a bison on the right recoil shield, and a gold "COCHISE" legend on the barrel lug. The grips are relief-sculpted black with a Cochise portrait motif.
Its finish presents a high-polish blue/black frame and barrel contrasted by a gold-tone plated cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap. The open-top frame and wedge-retained barrel follow the original Dragoon pattern, with a loading-lever latch beneath the barrel.
Fixed sights. Markings include the top barrel address "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" and "COLT'S PATENT" on the frame. Matching serial numbers are observed on the major components, and the revolver is designated by Colt as a factory-marked commemorative. Manufacturer part number is F1750.