Finding a Colt's Dragoon

[MattieRoss]

I had returned to college to upgrade my education, and postponed buying anything I didn't need at the time. After graduating I had anticipated buying a Colt's Dragoon Second Model as a gift to myself. Sadly, I graduated after the freeze. I believe my only option at this time is to find an antique. I am open to rebuilding one from an antique frame if that is less expensive, however I cannot find any and complete originals are over 10K.

Any suggestions?

 

[SteyrM69]

Cardboard?

 

[MattieRoss]

Cardboard?

Sadly, I don't have the funds or licence to establish a firearms company to manufacture what would be seen as a cardboard replica. But thank you for the suggestion.

 

[Licensed to kill]

I have an unfired, second gen, third model Dragoon that I would sell whenever we are allowed to sell handguns again.

 

[MattieRoss]

I have an unfired, second gen, third model Dragoon that I would sell whenever we are allowed to sell handguns again.

If you are referring to a repro, then message me after the freeze ends. If you are referring to an original, I do not have a car to sell to afford it.

 

[Licensed to kill]

If you are referring to a repro, then message me after the freeze ends. If you are referring to an original, I do not have a car to sell to afford it.

Second gen, manufactured in……..1970’s if Im not mistaken.

 

[dan belisle]

Second gen, manufactured in……..1970’s if Im not mistaken.

Correct. I have a few of those 2nd gens (1860 Army, 1851 Navy, 3rd Model Dragoon), they're good revolvers. Original 1st gens are out there, but they're spendy. Can't speak to your financial depth, but you could probably find a not too rough version for a few k. - dan

 

[MattieRoss]

Correct. I have a few of those 2nd gens (1860 Army, 1851 Navy, 3rd Model Dragoon), they're good revolvers. Original 1st gens are out there, but they're spending. Can't speak to your financial depth, but you could probably find a not too rough version for a few k. - dan

I wouldn't be looking for a 1st Gen due to the cost, but a second, third etc would be excellent.

 

[dan belisle]

I wouldn't be looking for a 1st Gen due to the cost, but a second, third etc would be excellent.

If we ever manage to get our property rights back, I would look at some of the Piettas etc. They make a pretty good revolver too, and cheaper than the Colts. - dan

 

[MattieRoss]

If we ever manage to get our property rights back, I would look at some of the Piettas etc. They make a pretty good revolver too, and cheaper than the Colts. - dan

I was going to get one of those or a Taylor & Co. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be. :/

 

[MosinMan13]

It’s stupid that a generation of the identical model gun divides the status. They should do it like in the states, muzzle loaders are muzzle loaders, generally.

 

[MattieRoss]

It’s stupid that a generation of the identical model gun divides the status. They should do it like in the states, muzzle loaders are muzzle loaders, generally.

It makes absolutely no sense from any perspective sadly.

 

[MosinMan13]

It makes absolutely no sense from any perspective sadly.

There was one at a switzers auction that just sold for around 8k. I don’t even recall the last time I saw one in any of the EE markets.

 

[9.3mauser]

There was one at a switzers auction that just sold for around 8k. I don’t even recall the last time I saw one in any of the EE markets.

It sold for $6900.

 

[MosinMan13]

It sold for $6900.

Plus the 15% buyers premium at $1035

 

[JohnnyPython]

Joe Salter.

 

[Mike Webb]

It’s stupid that a generation of the identical model gun divides the status. They should do it like in the states, muzzle loaders are muzzle loaders, generally.

COMPLETELY NUTS. Identical guns just different years of manufacture. Second gen Colt dragoon would slow the drive by gang bangers down way too much.

 

[dak47]

There is a good handful of them at my greasy LGS, and yes we do have a home here in Texas, so pickings are a tad better…….. This is one is on the rarer side.

Serial number 8191. Made in 1850. 44 caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. Metal has 98% of silver plated finish. This appears not be a non factory finish. This is an incredible rare experimental Fluted first Model Colt Dragoon. Only a handful of these were ever done. This gun was formerly in the John Parsons collection and was displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This gun comes with a binder of information along with it. It was sold by famed collector and dealer Arnold Marcus Chernoff in 1977 and has been in the same collection ever since. Very Fine incredibly rare gun!

 

[MattieRoss]

There is a good handful of them at my greasy LGS, and yes we do have a home here in Texas, so pickings are a tad better…….. This is one is on the rarer side.

Serial number 8191. Made in 1850. 44 caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. Metal has 98% of silver plated finish. This appears not be a non factory finish. This is an incredible rare experimental Fluted first Model Colt Dragoon. Only a handful of these were ever done. This gun was formerly in the John Parsons collection and was displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This gun comes with a binder of information along with it. It was sold by famed collector and dealer Arnold Marcus Chernoff in 1977 and has been in the same collection ever since. Very Fine incredibly rare gun!

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This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

 

[unstableryan]

My father in law has a mint 1858 Remington that's been in the family for 120-140 years or so. Cowboy had a bullet wound and great maybe great great grandpa was a doctor that patched him up. He didn't have very much money, so he bartered his pistol instead. It's still in gorgeous shape. I bought a 1860 colt pietta to take the FIL out and shoot something functionally similar. I like the rem design better though.